Modi, Japan PM Takaichi discuss advancing India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership

Modi congratulated Prime Minister Takaichi on assuming office and conveyed his best wishes for her successful tenure.

"The two leaders discussed their shared vision for further advancing the India–Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership, with a particular focus on economic security, defence cooperation and talent mobility," the press statement issued on the conversation by the Indian PMO's office said.

Both leaders agreed that stronger India–Japan relations are vital for global peace, stability and prosperity.

The Prime Minister wrote on X, "Had a warm conversation with Sanae Takaichi, Prime Minister of Japan. Congratulated her on assuming office and discussed our shared vision for advancing the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership, with focus on economic security, defence cooperation and talent mobility. We agreed that stronger India–Japan ties are vital for global peace, stability and prosperity."

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Takaichi, the leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), won with 237 votes in her favour in the 465-member chamber.

The 64-year-old, who considers late Britain PM Margaret Thatcher as her hero, will succeed Shigeru Ishiba, who resigned last month after facing election defeat.

Her leadership marks a significant moment in Japan’s political history, given its male-dominated leadership landscape.

She had won the leadership of the LDP earlier in October 2025, positioning her to become Prime Minister.

Her rise signals a shift within the LDP and Japanese politics toward more conservative, national-security-focused policies.