PM Modi and Japanese counterpart Ishiba visit semiconductor plant in Sendai, boosting tech cooperation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accompanied by his Japanese counterpart Shigeru Ishiba, visited a semiconductor plant in Sendai, Japan, after New Delhi and Tokyo agreed to deepen cooperation in the critical technology sector. The visit highlighted the complementarity between India's growing semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem and Japan's strengths. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cooperation in the semiconductor supply chain. PM Modi also met governors of 16 Japanese prefectures, advocating for stronger State-prefecture cooperation under the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership, emphasizing collaboration in manufacturing, mobility, innovation, and start-ups.
Key Points
- PM Modi visited a semiconductor plant in Sendai, Japan, with his Japanese counterpart, Shigeru Ishiba.
- The visit underscores India and Japan's commitment to deepening cooperation in the critical semiconductor technology sector and supply chain.
- PM Modi urged Japanese governors and Indian State governments to strengthen collaborations across various sectors.
- The India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership aims to boost State-prefecture cooperation.
Exam Facts
- PM Narendra Modi and Japanese counterpart Shigeru Ishiba.
- Visited Tokyo Electron Miyagi Ltd. (TEL Miyagi) in Sendai.
- 15th Annual India-Japan Summit.
- "State-Prefecture Partnership Initiative" was launched.
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