Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae may visit Assam as early as July to hold a meeting with her Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi.
Japanese media outlet NHK WORLD JAPAN quoting government sources said arrangements are underway for Takaichi to visit the state of Assam to hold her second in-person meeting with Modi.
Takaichi is seeking to further strengthen bilateral ties by establishing regular mutual visits by the leaders of both countries.
In 2019, then-Prime Minister Abe Shinzo was scheduled to visit Guwahati and other places in Assam and the Northeast, and meet Modi. But the plan was postponed at the last minute due to anti-CAA agitation.
During the upcoming visit, the two are expected to discuss concrete measures for cooperation in a range of fields, including security and economy, based on the Japan-India joint vision for the next decade announced during Modi’s visit to Japan last year.
Amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East, the leaders are also expected to exchange views on issues such as ensuring the stability of energy supplies and making critical mineral supply chains resilient.
Guwahati on Diplomatic Map Again: Japan PM Takaichi Plans July Assam Visit to Meet Modi
