New Delhi, Aug. 29 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has issued a departure statement on the eve of his two-nation visit to Japan and China.

At the invitation of Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, the Prime Minister will undertake a two-day visit to Japan for the 15th Annual Summit. He said the focus would be on shaping the next phase of the Special Strategic and Global Partnership, expanding economic and investment cooperation, and advancing collaboration in emerging technologies including artificial intelligence and semiconductors. The visit will also provide an opportunity to strengthen cultural and civilizational ties.

From Japan, the Prime Minister will travel to Tianjin, China, to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (S...