Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Japan for a two-day visit, commencing with summit talks with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. Discussions will encompass strengthening developmental cooperation, reviewing progress across various sectors, and addressing regional and global issues. Focus areas include promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific, boosting defense and security cooperation, and launching an economic security initiative.
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