Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:05am on 29 Aug 2025,Friday India Global
Prime Minister Modi meets Japanese PM Ishiba at the 15th India-Japan annual summit, marking Modi's first solo Japan visit in seven years. The landmark meeting will announce India's manufacturing partnership for next-generation E10 Shinkansen bullet trains, capable of 400kmph speeds with earthquake-resistant design. Both nations will simultaneously launch E10 operations in 2030. Key discussions include expanding high-speed rail networks, semiconductor manufacturing collaboration at Tokyo Electron Factory, joint AI initiatives, and upgraded defense cooperation through the 'Unicorn' radar project. Economic partnerships target 7-10 trillion yen Japanese investments, surpassing the previous 5 trillion goal achieved early. Space collaboration continues with Isro-Jaxa's Lunar Polar Exploration Mission, strengthening bilateral ties across infrastructure, technology, and security sectors. (PC: X/@narendramodi)