Modi meets new Japanese PM to further investment; defence; infra & semi-conductor partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Japan's new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba during the ASEAN-India Summit in Laos. Modi congratulated Ishiba and emphasized India and Japan's strong partnership. Both leaders agreed to enhance cooperation in various fields, including trade, defense, and infrastructure. They also stressed the importance of working together for a prosperous Indo-Pacific region.