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India-Japan Summit: Strengthening Ties and Defense Goals

10/31/2025

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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephone summit on October 29, 2025, focusing on strengthening India-Japan ties for global peace and stability.
Modi congratulated Takaichi on her election as Japan's first female prime minister.
Takaichi plans to enhance multilateral dialogue with India and promote a "free and open Indo-Pacific."
She announced intentions to increase Japan's defense spending to 2% of GDP by March 2026, ahead of the 2027 target, while addressing the rising cost of living.

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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephone summit on October 29, 2025, focusing on strengthening India-Japan ties for global peace and stability.
Modi congratulated Takaichi on her election as Japan's first female prime minister.
Takaichi plans to enhance multilateral dialogue with India and promote a "free and open Indo-Pacific."
She announced intentions to increase Japan's defense spending to 2% of GDP by March 2026, ahead of the 2027 target, while addressing the rising cost of living.