Strengthening Bonds: India-Japan State-Prefecture Partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with governors from 16 Japanese prefectures in Tokyo to strengthen state-prefecture cooperation under the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership. Discussions focused on collaboration in technology, innovation, trade, and education, aiming to deepen ties between Indian states and Japanese prefectures.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Tokyo | Updated: 30-08-2025 07:57 IST | Created: 30-08-2025 07:57 IST
Strengthening Bonds: India-Japan State-Prefecture Partnership
Prime Minister Narendra Modi
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In Tokyo, Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged with governors of 16 Japanese prefectures to enhance India-Japan state-prefecture cooperation, as stated by the Ministry of External Affairs on Saturday.

Highlighting the importance of the State-Prefecture Partnership Initiative launched during the 15th India-Japan Summit, Modi underscored vast opportunities for collaboration in trade, technology, and innovation.

Modi urged for tighter multinational ties, focusing on manufacturing, mobility, and start-ups, as Japanese governors acknowledged the potential for bilateral improvements in business, culture, and education.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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