Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the India-Japan partnership is not just for the two countries. Moreover, he added that it also promotes global peace and security.

He made the remarks during a joint briefing in Tokyo with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.

Strong Democracies Partner for a Better World

Furthermore, PM Modi said strong democracies naturally work together to shape a better world.

“Our discussions today were productive as well as purposeful. We agree that as the two largest economies of the world and living democracies, our partnership is essential not just for the two countries but also for global peace and security. Strong democracies are natural partners in shaping a better world,” he said.

A New Chapter in Strategic Partnership

In addition, he said the two countries have started a “new and golden chapter” in their strategic and global partnership. They have set a roadmap for the next decade. This roadmap focuses on investment, innovation, economic security, environment, technology, health, mobility, and people-to-people exchanges.

“Today, we have laid the foundation of a new and golden chapter in our special strategic and global partnership. We have charted a roadmap for the next decade. In the center of our vision lie investment, innovation, economic security, environment, technology, health, mobility, people-to-people exchanges,” PM Modi said.

Addressing the joint press meet with PM Ishiba.@shigeruishiba https://t.co/84iLYW7lkT

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 29, 2025

Japan to Invest 10 Trillion Yen

Moreover, PM Modi announced that Japan will invest 10 trillion Yen in India over the next ten years. He added that the focus will be on linking small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and start-ups from both countries.

“We have set a target of 10 trillion yen investment from Japan into India over the next ten years. Special emphasis will be placed on connecting Small and Medium Enterprises and Start-ups of India and Japan,” he said.

Cooperation in Defence, Technology, and AI

Finally, PM Modi said the two countries will strengthen cooperation in defence and innovation. They will also work together in high technology, including semiconductors and rare earth minerals. Additionally, India and Japan are advancing Digital Partnership 2.0 and an AI Cooperation Initiative.