Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japan's new leader Sanae Takaichi held their first conversation, emphasizing the critical role of robust India-Japan ties for global peace and prosperity. They committed to deepening their special strategic partnership, focusing on economic security, defense, and collaboration in the Indo-Pacific, including through the Quad.
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