India, July 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

Your Excellency, my younger sister, Prime Minister Takaichi,

Business leaders from both our countries,

Namaskar,

Konnichiwa

It gives me great pleasure to be here with all of you at the India-Japan Joint Economic Forum.

Many of the companies represented here have been associated with India for decades. Some have been part of India's journey for well over a century.

And to our new partners who are joining this Forum, I extend my heartfelt congratulations on becoming a part of the India-Japan success story.

Friends,

The India-Japan relationship is truly special.

There are many outstanding examples of the success of our economic partnership.

Just a short while ago, we ina...