Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in China on Saturday, after a gap of over seven years, on a keenly watched visit that assumed greater importance in view of sudden downturn in India-US ties triggered by Donald Trump's policies on tariff.
PM Modi is in China primarily to attend the annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) on August 31 and September 1.
However, his scheduled meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday has assumed greater significance in the face of Washington's tariff tussle that has impacted almost all leading economies across the world.
In the talks, PM Modi and Xi are expected to take stock of India-China economic ties and deliberate on steps to further normalise relations that came under severe strain following the eastern Ladakh border row.
China’s port city of Tianjin is set to become the stage for high-stakes diplomacy as world leaders gather for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, hosted by President Xi Jinping. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin are among the most closely watched attendees, marking PM Modi’s first visit to China since 2018.
PM Modi receives a warm welcome from members of Indian community in Tianjin, China
16:29 (IST) Aug 30
PM Modi in China: Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives a warm welcome on his arrival in Tianjin
After a gap of over seven years, PM Modi landed in China on a keenly watched visit that has assumed greater significance in view of the sudden downturn in India-US ties triggered by Washington’s tariff policies.
16:03 (IST) Aug 30
SCO summit: PM Modi lands in China's Tianjin; scheduled to meet President Xi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tianjin, China. At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, PM Modi is visiting China to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in Tianjin. During the visit, he will meet President Xi Jinping, President Putin and other leaders on the sidelines of the Summit.
PM Modi embarks for China
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday embarked for China to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit after concluding his visit to Japan.
The Summit is crucial for India, as it comes after the US's 50 per cent tariffs took effect. Of these, a 25 per cent tariff was imposed on New Delhi for buying Russian crude oil.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, along with the host, Chinese President Xi Jinping, will also be attending the summit.
PM Modi reaches Sendai to visit key semiconductor facility
ime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday travelled to Sendai in the Japanese prefecture of Miyagi to visit a semiconductor plant.
Modi was accompanied by his Japanese counterpart Shigeru Ishiba.
The prime ministers travelled to Sendai from Tokyo in a bullet train.
PM Modi landed in Tokyo on Friday on a two-day visit.
PM Modi reaches Sendai; travels with Japanese PM Ishiba on iconic Shinkansen
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Sendai, Japan, on Saturday, where he travelled aboard the iconic Shinkansen (bullet train) alongside Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.
Sharing a glimpse of the journey on social media platform X, PM Modi posted: “Reached Sendai. Travelled with PM Ishiba to this city on the Shinkansen.”
As the Prime Minister reached Sendai, he was greeted with enthusiastic chants of “Modi-san, welcome!” by members of the Indian diaspora and local well-wishers, reflecting the warmth and admiration shared by people in Japan.
PM Modi meets governors of 16 prefectures in Tokyo
PM Narendra Modi met with the Governors of 16 prefectures in Tokyo. PM highlighted the potential of states-prefectures collaboration and in this regard urged action under the State-Prefecture Partnership Initiative launched during 15th Annual Summit for shared progress. Discussions focused on ways to further deepen the growing partnerships between Indian states and Japanese prefectures in the fields of technology, innovation, investment, skills, start-ups and SMEs. PM highlighted the potential of states-prefectures collaboration and in this regard urged action under the State-Prefecture Partnership Initiative launched during 15th Annual Summit for shared progress.
Discussions focused on ways to further deepen the growing partnerships between Indian states and Japanese prefectures in the fields of technology, innovation, investment, skills, start-ups and SMEs
06:15 (IST) Aug 30
'India, Japan to shape Asian century with stability, growth and prosperity'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said India and Japan are poised to jointly influence the Asian century’s trajectory towards stability, growth and prosperity. He made the remarks while addressing the India-Japan Economic Forum during his two-day visit to Tokyo.
05:15 (IST) Aug 30
India, Japan deepen economic security ties with focus on semiconductors, rare earths
India and Japan have agreed to expand cooperation in sensitive sectors such as semiconductors, rare earth minerals, and digital technology. The new Economic Security Initiative will also work on protecting critical infrastructure and building more resilient supply chains.
02:54 (IST) Aug 30
India–Japan launch Economic Security Initiative to safeguard tech, minerals and supply chains
India and Japan unveiled a new Economic Security Initiative that zeroes in on semiconductors, critical minerals, clean energy and pharmaceuticals. The move is aimed at building resilient supply chains, protecting key technologies and securing critical infrastructure. Both sides also agreed to work on easing barriers to strategic trade and technology collaboration.
01:47 (IST) Aug 30
India-Japan seal Chandrayaan-5 pact: Next stop, Moon’s South Pole
During PM Modi’s Tokyo visit, India and Japan signed a landmark pact for the joint Chandrayaan-5 lunar mission. The collaboration between ISRO and JAXA will target the Moon’s South Pole, aiming to drill and study water ice deposits.
00:36 (IST) Aug 30
'India-Japan to shape Asian century’s growth & stability'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said India and Japan are poised to jointly influence the Asian century’s trajectory towards stability, growth and prosperity. He made the remarks while addressing the India-Japan Economic Forum during his two-day visit to Tokyo."In India, capital doesn’t just grow, it multiplies. You are all aware of the growth and transformation that have taken place in India over the last 11 years. India has political stability, transparency, and is the fastest-growing major economy in the world. Very soon, we will become the third-largest economy," said the PM.
20:49 (IST) Aug 29
The five priority sectors identified under the initiative are semiconductors, critical minerals, pharmaceuticals, information and communication technology (particularly telecommunications), and clean energy.
20:14 (IST) Aug 29
PM Modi Japan Visit: List of outcomes from PM Modi's visit
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19:31 (IST) Aug 29
PM Modi Japan Visit: Foreign secretary on being asked whether US imposing 50% tariffs on India was discussed between PM Modi and PM Ishiba today
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said,"Both the prime ministers exchanged views on the global situation, the impact that some of these moves have had, and how that essentially creates the ground and the logic for closer cooperation between India and Japan..."
19:26 (IST) Aug 29
PM Modi Japan Visit: Japan to invest 10 trillion yen in India
Japan on Friday set an investment target of 10 trillion yen in India over a decade and the two sides firmed up a mega roadmap to bolster cooperation in several key areas such as critical minerals, defence and technology, in decisions that came amid economic turbulence created by the Trump administration's policies on trade and tariffs.
The announcements on expanding India-Japan special strategic and global partnership were made following summit talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shigeru Ishiba.
PM Modi Japan Visit: Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific, says foreign secretary
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said,"A joint statement titled 'A partnership for security and prosperity for our next generation' has also been issued today... Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific that is peaceful, prosperous, and resilient. Prime Minister reaffirmed that Japan stands with India on the issue of cross-border terrorism."
PM Modi Japan Visit: Foreign secretary addresses a special briefing on PM Narendra Modi’s visit to Japan
"PM Modi is on a two-day visit to Japan for the 15th Annual Summit with PM Shigeru Ishiba. He is accompanied by a high-level delegation as well as a business delegation. The PM arrived early this morning and received a warm and festive welcome by the government and people of Japan as well as the Indian representatives of the Indian community in Tokyo. The first engagement following his arrival was in the afternoon which was the India-Japan Economic Forum, attended jointly by PM Modi and PM Ishiba," Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said.
PM Modi Japan Visit: SkyTree Tokyo lit up in the colours of the Indian Tricolour
PM Narendra Modi says, 'Under the action plan of human resource exchange, in the next 5 years, exchange of 5 lakh people in different sectors will be conducted...'
PM said,"India and Japan are fully committed to a free, open, peaceful, prosperous and rules-based Indo-Pacific. Our concerns over terrorism and cybersecurity are similar. Our mutual interests are linked to defence and maritime security. We have decided the cooperation in sector of defence industry and innovation will be further strengthened."
16:29 (IST) Aug 29
PM Modi Japan Visit: PM Modi addresses joint press meet
Had a productive and purposeful discussion with Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba, said PM Modi in his address.
16:19 (IST) Aug 29
PM Modi, Japan PM Shigeru Ishiba attend the joint press meet
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shigeru Ishiba are addressing a joint press meet after holding bilateral talks.
14:44 (IST) Aug 29
PM presented with 'Daruma doll'
PM Modi receives a Daruma doll by the priest at Shorinzan Daruma-ji Temple. It is a traditional Japanese talisman symbolizing perseverance and good luck, often used to set and achieve personal or professional goals.
14:40 (IST) Aug 29
PM Modi meets Japan MPs, speaker
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14:37 (IST) Aug 29
PM Modi meets former Japan PM Fumio Kishida
"Had a wonderful meeting with the former Prime Minister of Japan, Mr. Fumio Kishida. He has always been a great advocate of closer India–Japan relations. We discussed the progress in our bilateral partnership across trade, critical technologies and human resource mobility. We also discussed the vast potential in emerging areas such as technology and semiconductors," tweets PM Modi.
14:13 (IST) Aug 29
PM shares highlights of 'memorable' Tokyo welcome
14:01 (IST) Aug 29
What PM Modi said in his speech to business leaders in Tokyo
PM highlighted how the combination of Japanese excellence and Indian scale could establish an ideal partnership fostering mutual development. He emphasised that Japanese technology, when combined with Indian talent, could drive this century’s technological advancements."Japan's excellence and India's scale can create a perfect partnership," he said.
12:58 (IST) Aug 29
PM Modi, Japan PM Ishiba hold bilateral meeting
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese counterpart Shigeru Ishiba hold bilateral talks in Tokyo.
12:43 (IST) Aug 29
'Great honour': Japan PM Ishiba welcomes PM Modi
"It is my great honor to welcome Prime Minister H.E. Shri Narendra Modi ji to Japan. I am looking forward to having discussions to strengthen Japan-India relations in various fields with His Excellency," tweets Shigeru Ishiba.
PM Modi, Japan counterpart Ishiba meet business leaders
11:33 (IST) Aug 29
PM pitches for India-Japan partnership to lead 'tech revolution'
"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..." says PM Modi
11:16 (IST) Aug 29
'India will soon be world's 3rd largest economy': PM Modi
"Today, India has political stability, economic stability, transparency in policy, and predictability. Today, India is the fastest-growing major economy in the world. And, very soon, it is going to become the third largest economy in the world," says PM Modi.
11:12 (IST) Aug 29
'Make in India, make for the world'
PM Modi describes India as a"powerhouse of talent'; calls on business leaders in Japan to"make in India, make for the world."
11:08 (IST) Aug 29
World is counting on India, says PM Modi
"The world is not just watching India, it is counting on India," says PM Modi.
11:04 (IST) Aug 29
Japanese companies have invested $13 billion in India in last 2 years: PM Modi
Lauding the India-Japan partnership, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says that Japanese companies have invested $13 billion dollars in India in just the last two years.
10:32 (IST) Aug 29
PM Modi to address business leaders shortly
PM Modi to interact with business leaders shortly; will focus on adding"vigour" to India-Japan trade and investment ties.
09:19 (IST) Aug 29
PM Modi's 8th visit to Japan
In his previous visit to Japan, the prime minister attended the G7 summit in Hiroshima in 2023. In 2019, he visited the country for the G20 summit in Osaka.
PM Modi's previous visit to Japan for the Annual Summit was in 2018.
08:52 (IST) Aug 29
PM Modi's Japan visit: What's on agenda?
The visit comes at the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. During the summit, PM Modi will hold in-depth talks with his Japanese counterpart, reviewing progress across multiple domains and exchanging views on regional and global issues of mutual interest.
08:27 (IST) Aug 29
'Touched by your warmth and affection': PM Modi thanks Indian diaspora members
"Deeply touched by the warmth and affection of the Indian community here in Tokyo. Their commitment to preserving our cultural roots while contributing meaningfully to Japanese society is truly commendable. In a few hours from now, will be interacting with a group of business leaders with a focus on adding vigour to India-Japan trade and investment ties," tweets PM Modi.
08:15 (IST) Aug 29
Japanese national on meeting PM Modi
"I go by the name Rajasthani Madhu. I welcomed him in Hindi and then he asked me if I can sing. I replied with a yes, and I sang a bhajan for him," the woman says in Hindi.
Japanese artists welcome PM Modi by reciting Gayatri Mantra
07:18 (IST) Aug 29
PM Modi's 8th visit to Japan
This current visit is PM Modi's eighth to Japan since taking office in 2014 and his first annual summit with PM Ishiba, underscoring the high priority India places on its relationship with Japan.
The two nations share a long history of diplomatic engagement, including multiple high-level visits and partnerships in trade, investment, clean energy, infrastructure, and technology.
Bilateral trade between India and Japan reached USD 22.8 billion in 2023-24, with Japan being India's fifth-largest source of foreign direct investment, amounting to USD 43.2 billion up to December 2024.
07:02 (IST) Aug 29
'An opportunity to deepen existing partnerships & explore new avenues of collaboration': PM Modi
"Landed in Tokyo. As India and Japan continue to strengthen their developmental cooperation, I look forward to engaging with PM Ishiba and others during this visit, thus providing an opportunity to deepen existing partnerships and explore new avenues of collaboration," tweets PM Modi.
05:30 (IST) Aug 29
Watch: Japanese Artists are preparing their cultural performances in Tokyo as they await the arrival of PM Modi
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After concluding a visit to Japan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emplaned for China to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin. The prime minister arrived in this Chinese city from Japan in the second and final leg of his two-nation.
The Summit is crucial for India, as it comes after the US's 50 per cent tariffs took effect. Of these, a 25 per cent tariff was imposed on New Delhi for buying Russian crude oil.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, along with the host, Chinese President Xi Jinping, will also be attending the summit.
The SCO Summit provides an important platform for India to engage with multiple regional and global leaders. China has described the summit as the largest in the bloc’s history, with 20 world leaders participating. On the sidelines of the summit, PM Modi is expected to hold bilateral meeting with several leaders.
Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi had formally conveyed the invitation for the SCO Summit to PM Modi on behalf of President Xi, which the prime minister accepted, highlighting the importance of the summit for regional cooperation and dialogue.
