India and Japan are set to elevate their Special Strategic and Global Partnership as Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Japanese leader Sanae Takaichi to New Delhi for a crucial three-day visit aimed at expanding cooperation across technology, economic security, artificial intelligence and critical supply chains. The visit comes at a pivotal moment in India-Japan relations, with both countries preparing to celebrate 75 years of diplomatic ties. Leaders from both sides are expected to hold wide-ranging discussions focused on strengthening collaboration in semiconductors, artificial intelligence, critical minerals, pharmaceuticals and emerging technologies. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the India-Japan relationship remains anchored in mutual trust, shared democratic values and growing strategic convergence. Officials describe the partnership as one of the most significant pillars of stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region. WATCH

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Sweden as part of his six-nation Europe-West Asia tour, receiving a grand cultural welcome and Sweden’s highest honour — the Royal Order of Polar Star. During his visit, Modi held high-level talks with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson focused on trade, defence, artificial intelligence, clean energy and emerging technologies. He also addressed top European industry leaders, pitching India as a global hub for innovation, manufacturing and investment. Modi highlighted the growing India-EU partnership and welcomed the progress on the landmark India-EU Free Trade Agreement. He urged European companies to “Design in India, Make in India and Export from India.”