Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi reviewed multiple global and regional matters during their meeting. Topics included cross-border terrorism from Pakistan, plans to rebuild Gaza, the Ukraine conflict, navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, the West Asia situation, and developments in the South China Sea and East China Sea.
Their joint statement stressed the need for secure navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, reliable energy supply chains and respect for international law. Both sides backed efforts to rebuild Gaza and advance a two-state solution for regional peace.
Officials said the Indo-Pacific featured prominently in talks. The leaders agreed on the value of India’s northeastern region for building a stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific. They noted advances under the Quad and agreed to hold the next Quad Leaders’ Summit soon.
Cooperation with ASEAN nations was highlighted, along with a proposed trilateral dialogue involving the Philippines. The two sides explored industrial value chains linking the northeast with the Bay of Bengal through BIMSTEC.
The leaders voiced concern over the East China Sea and South China Sea, opposing any unilateral actions that threaten navigation or alter the status quo by force. They also condemned terrorism in all forms, including cross-border attacks from Pakistan and the November 10, 2025 incident in Delhi, and called for swift justice for those responsible.
Additional issues discussed were North Korea’s nuclear and missile activities, the situation in Myanmar, lasting peace in Ukraine and mutual support for permanent seats on a reformed UN Security Council. Takaichi invited Modi to Japan for the next annual summit.
