Guwahati, June 23 -- By NE NOW NEWS

Guwahati: The proposed visit of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to Guwahati for the India-Japan Annual Summit has been cancelled, with the high-level meeting now expected to be held in New Delhi from July 1 to 3, according to sources familiar with the developments.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was initially scheduled to host his Japanese counterpart in Assam's capital as part of efforts to showcase the Northeast's growing strategic and economic importance. However, officials indicated that logistical considerations and scheduling constraints have prompted a change in venue.

Sources said Takaichi's travel schedule remains tightly packed due to domestic responsibilities, including the ongoing se...