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Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in a bilateral meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida during the sidelines of the G-7 Summit 2024 held in Italy’s Apulia. The discussions primarily focused on key projects and bilateral cooperation between India and Japan, as outlined in an official statement.
A significant topic of conversation was the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail project, which is set to revolutionize mobility in India. The project entails a targeted investment of 5 trillion yen from Japan within the period of 2022-2027, marking India’s entry into high-speed rail technology on Japan’s renowned Shinkansen System.
The proposed bullet train is anticipated to operate at speeds of up to 320 km per hour, reducing travel time between Mumbai and Ahmedabad from six hours to just two hours once completed. Prime Minister Modi highlighted areas of mutual interest for collaboration, including defense, technology, semiconductors, clean energy, and digital technology with PM Kishida.
The leaders expressed satisfaction with the progress of the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership, now in its tenth year, and agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation across new and emerging sectors. They emphasized the importance of infrastructure and cultural linkages, aiming to strengthen business-to-business and people-to-people ties for regional peace and security.
In conclusion, the historic meeting concluded with a commitment to enhance bilateral cooperation, notably in key strategic sectors like defense and high-speed rail infrastructure, demonstrating a strong intent to strengthen existing ties and explore new avenues of trade between the two nations.
