Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a crucial diplomatic tour later this month, beginning with an official visit to Japan on August 29, before traveling to China to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit.
The visit to Japan underscores the deepening strategic partnership between New Delhi and Tokyo, which has grown significantly over the past decade. India and Japan have been strengthening cooperation across multiple sectors, including defense, technology, infrastructure, clean energy, and cultural exchange. Modi’s upcoming trip is expected to focus on enhancing economic ties, attracting investments, and discussing regional security challenges, particularly in the Indo-Pacific.
Japan remains one of India’s most important partners in Asia, with the two countries collaborating on high-speed rail projects, digital infrastructure, and green transition initiatives. The visit is also symbolic, as both sides are celebrating 70 years of diplomatic relations, marked by increased people-to-people exchanges and joint cultural programs.
Following his engagements in Japan, the Prime Minister will head to China to participate in the SCO Summit, where leaders from across Eurasia are expected to gather. The summit provides India with a platform to engage in discussions on counterterrorism, regional security, trade connectivity, and multilateral cooperation.
Analysts note that the back-to-back visits highlight India’s delicate balancing act in Asia—strengthening ties with democratic partners like Japan while also engaging with regional powers within multilateral forums like the SCO.
With the Indo-Pacific region at the heart of shifting geopolitical dynamics, Modi’s tour is expected to reaffirm India’s position as a proactive player in shaping regional stability and economic growth. Source:https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/pm-modi-to-visit-japan-on-august-29-next-stop-china-for-sco-summit-key-details/articleshow/123457142.cms
