New Delhi, Sept. 1 -- Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's arrival for the 16th Annual India-Japan Summit in New Delhi on July 1, 2026, began with a warm welcome by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Rashtrapati Bhavan's forecourt, followed by an impressive reception, including a Guard of Honour. The following day, heightened cooperation was announced in: (a) artificial intelligence and joint research; (b) military technology transfers and Make in India collaboration; (c) economic security measures and a shared target for expansive Japanese investments over the coming decade; and (d) clean energy cooperation, critical mineral supply chains and green energy projects.

The Summit was followed by Japan's Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi beg...