Japan’s tech and India’s talent can drive the revolution of the century, PM Modi tells business leaders in Tokyo

Lauding Japan's contribution to India's economic development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Tokyo has played a significant role in various important projects over the years.

Noting the shared potential to lead the tech revolution of the 21st century, PM Modi said: "India has taken bold and ambitious initiatives in AI, semiconductor, quantum computing, biotech, and space. The technology of Japan and the talent of India can together lead the tech revolution of this century....India-Japan have signed an agreement on Joint Credit Mechanism for cooperation on clean fuel and green future..."

Addressing India-Japan Joint Economic Forum, PM Modi said: "Japan has always been an important partner in India's development journey. From metro rail to manufacturing, semiconductors to startups...Japanese companies have invested over $ 40 billion in India..." In his speech, he described India as the best destination for investment, underlining the country’s political and economic stability, transparency in policy, and predictability. In a pitch to deepen business ties between the two nations, PM cited the example of Suzuki and Daikin’s success story.

The Prime Minister arrived in Japan on Friday for a two-day official visit. In Tokyo, PM Modi will attend the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit and hold talks with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, with a focus on trade, investment, defence and technology. PM Modi's visit comes amid a downturn in India-US relations over President Donald Trump's steep tariffs on Indian imports.