**Summary:**
Prime Minister's upcoming visits to Japan and China. The Prime Minister will first visit Japan for the 15th Annual Summit at the invitation of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. The focus will be on advancing the Special Strategic and Global Partnership, enhancing economic and investment ties, and fostering cooperation in AI and semiconductors. The visit also aims to strengthen cultural bonds. Following the Japan visit, the Prime Minister will travel to China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, at the invitation of President Xi Jinping. India, as an active SCO member, seeks to deepen regional cooperation and address shared challenges. The Prime Minister also plans to meet with President Xi Jinping, President Putin, and other leaders on the summit's sidelines. The visits are intended to promote India's national interests, contribute to regional and global peace, security, and sustainable development. The departure statement was released on August 28, 2025, at 8:41 PM by PIB Delhi. Release ID: 2161680
Key Entities Referenced
Prime Minister: Refers to the Prime Minister of India in the context of an official departure statement.
Japan: A country in East Asia, the destination of the Prime Minister's first visit for the 15th Annual Summit with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.
China: A country in East Asia, the destination of the Prime Minister's second visit to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in Tianjin.
Shigeru Ishiba: The Prime Minister of Japan, who invited the Indian Prime Minister for the 15th Annual Summit.
Xi Jinping: The President of China, who invited the Indian Prime Minister to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in Tianjin.
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO): An international organization. The Prime Minister of India will attend the SCO Summit in Tianjin, China.
Tianjin: A major port city in northeastern China, the location of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit.
President Putin: President of Russia, expected to meet the Prime Minister of India on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit.
Prime Minister's Office
Departure Statement by Prime Minister on the eve of
visit to Japan and China
Posted On: 28 AUG 2025 8:41PM by PIB Delhi
At the invitation of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, I am embarking on a two day visit to Japan for the 15th
Annual Summit.
During my visit, we would focus on shaping the next phase in our Special Strategic and Global
Partnership, which has made steady and significant progress over the past eleven years. We would
endeavor to give new wings to our collaboration, expand scope and ambition of our economic and
investment ties, and advance cooperation in new and emerging technologies, including AI and
Semiconductors. The visit will also be an opportunity to strengthen our civilizational bonds and
cultural ties that connect our peoples.
From Japan, I will travel to China to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in
Tianjin, at the invitation of President Xi Jinping. India is an active and constructive member of SCO.
During our Presidency, we have introduced new ideas and initiated collaboration in the fields of
innovation, health and cultural exchanges. India remains committed to working with the SCO
members to address shared challenges and deepen regional cooperation. I also look forward to
meeting President Xi Jinping, President Putin and other leaders on the sidelines of the Summit.
I am confident that my visits to Japan and China would further our national interests and priorities,
and contribute to building fruitful cooperation in advancing regional and global peace, security, and
sustainable development.
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MJPS/SR
(Release ID: 2161680)