NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to Japan reached its culmination on Saturday with a visit to a semiconductor plant in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, highlighting India’s growing interest in deepening technological collaboration with Japan.
Modi, accompanied by his Japanese counterpart Shigeru Ishiba, travelled by bullet train to the city, marking a symbolic and productive end to his trip, focused on elevating India-Japan ties in several key sectors.
The highlight of the visit was the tour of Tokyo Electron Miyagi Ltd (TEL Miyagi), a major player in the semiconductor industry. During the visit, Modi was briefed on TEL’s advanced manufacturing capabilities, its role in the global semiconductor supply chain, and its plans to expand collaborations with India.
In his address, Modi emphasised the importance of strengthening cooperation between India and Japan in the semiconductor sector.
He said, “India and Japan share a long history of cooperation, and today, we are taking this partnership to new heights, particularly in technology and innovation.”
The visit to TEL Miyagi not only reaffirmed both countries’ commitment to enhancing ties in the semiconductor field but also served as a practical example of the potential for collaboration in semiconductor fabrication, testing, and supply chain development.
Modi and Ishiba, in their discussions, emphasised the strategic nature of their cooperation, particularly in the context of the global demand for semiconductors. India, with its rapidly developing tech sector, and Japan, a leader in semiconductor technology, are well-positioned to create resilient and secure supply chains.
The two leaders also highlighted their commitment to the India-Japan Semiconductor Supply Chain Partnership, aiming to fortify both nations’ roles in the global tech ecosystem. The two leaders launched the State-Prefecture Partnership Initiative, aimed at fostering more frequent exchanges between Indian states and Japanese prefectures.