New Delhi, June 23 -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to make her first official visit to India next month from July 1-3.

Sources said on Tuesday morning that due to "logistical issues" her visit is likely to be held in New Delhi.

Apart from Delhi, Guwahati was also considered as a possible venue for the visit and was offered to the Japanese side, as per the sources.

"Given PM Takaichi's domestic commitments, the window between her proposed arrival in India and her departure is quite tight. In view of this and the additional logistical issues connected to a visit outside the capital, the visit is likely to be held in Delhi," the sources said.

This would also accommodate certain programming elements which both sides ...