Published on, Aug. 29 -- August 29, 2025 6:45 PM

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed on Friday to strengthen their economic and security partnership. This comes as India faces new U.S. tariffs, and Japan seeks to counter China's rising influence. Both leaders highlighted the need to support each other and tackle future challenges together.

They pledged to boost defense cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region over the next decade. Additionally, they agreed to enhance supply chains, investment, and collaborate on technologies like AI, space, and high-speed rail. Both nations will also increase skilled worker exchanges to deepen ties.

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