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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba addressed a joint press conference on Friday (August 29, 2025). During this time, the two leaders committed to take special strategic and global partnerships between India-Japan to new heights. PM Modi started his address, expressing gratitude to Prime Minister Ishiba’s warm welcome and intimate words, saying that today’s discussion was useful and purposeful.
He said, ‘India and Japan are not only two major economies, but also vibrant democracy and in such a situation their partnership is not limited to bilateral interests, but it is also important for global peace and stability and is also a natural partner to create strong democracy, better world system.’
India-Japan prepared roadmap for next decade- PM Modi
The Prime Minister said, ‘Both countries have laid the foundation of a new and golden chapter in their partnership today and a broad roadmap has been prepared for the coming decade. This shared approach includes investment, innovation, economic security, environmental protection, technical cooperation, health services, dynamics, partnerships like public relations and partnerships between states and Japanese prefecchers.
Decision to launch Economic Security Cooperation Initiative- PM Modi
India has set a target to attract 10 trillion yen investment from Japan in the next 10 years. PM Modi said that this step reflects the commitment and trust of both countries. He said that in the direction of sustainable development, India and Japan are going to launch a sustainable fuel innovative and battery supply chain partnership. In addition, the two countries have decided to launch the Economic Security Cooperation Initiative, under which a holistic approach will be adopted for cooperation in important and strategic fields.
The partnership of both countries will make the path of stability and development and strong- PM Modi
Prime Minister Modi said that the field of high technology is at the top of the priorities of both countries. In this direction, work will start on Digital Partnership 2.0 and AI Cooperation Initiative. Apart from this, semiconductors and rare meanings have also been placed at the top of the shared agenda. He said, ‘India-Japan relations with these initiatives will not only strengthen economic and technically, but will also provide a new direction on the global platform. He expressed confidence that the partnership of the two countries in the coming years will further strengthen the path of world peace, stability and development.
ISRO,Jaxa Combined space mission will promote the cooperation of startups- Prime Minister
PM Modi said, “The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (Jaxa) will give new pace to cooperation between industries and startups of both countries.” In an interview to Japan’s newspaper The Yomuri Shimbun, PM Modi said that these joint missions will also help in developing intensive understanding of the shadow areas of the southern pole of the moon.
He said, ‘Our government-to-government partnership in the space sector is creating such a culture of cooperation between ISRO and Jaxa, which is also adding industries and startups of both countries. With this, an ecosystem is being prepared, where innovation from launchpads to launchpad and research to real -life applications is taking place from both sides.
The Prime Minister said, ‘I am glad that India and Japan are joining hands for the next mission of the Chandrayaan series i.e. Lunar Polar Exploration. This mission will deepen our understanding of areas with permanent shadow on the southern pole of the moon.
Chandrayaan-5 will include Jacksa’s Rover and ISRO’s lander
Chandrayaan-5 is the fifth mission of the Chandrayaan series, also known as Lupex. This joint mission of ISRO and Jacksa will be launched from Japan’s H3 rocket in the year 2027-28. The mission will include Jacksa’s rover and ISRO’s lander, which will discover and analyze water-arms into the southern polar region of the moon.
Scientists of both countries will touch the new boundary of space science- PM Modi
PM Modi expressed confidence that the scientific teams of both countries will together touch the new boundaries of space science. He said, ‘Our partnership will not only expand the horizon in space, but will also improve life on earth.’ Prime Minister Modi told India’s space trip “Story of Indian scientists’ resolutions, hard work and innovation” and said that space is the next dimension for India.
Space is not the last border of India, next limit- PM Modi
He said, ‘From the historical success of Chandrayaan-3 to the progress in our intergraginal missions, India has continuously proved that space is not the final limit, but the next limit.’ Apart from this, the PM also explained how the effect of space science is seen in our daily life from agriculture to disaster management, communication and other fields.
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