Indian and Japanese prime ministers shaking hands in New Delhi to agree on critical minerals and semiconductors cooperation.
Indian and Japanese prime ministers shaking hands in New Delhi to agree on critical minerals and semiconductors cooperation.
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India and Japan agree to boost critical minerals cooperation

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi agreed on Thursday to strengthen cooperation on critical minerals and semiconductors during talks in New Delhi.

The two leaders said they would work to improve supply chain resilience in strategic sectors including semiconductors, quantum technologies and critical minerals. They expressed grave concerns over arbitrary export restrictions that could disrupt supply chains.

Modi and Takaichi also discussed energy procurement and maritime security. Japanese and Indian businesses concluded investment deals worth $12.3 billion during the visit.

Trade between the two countries in 2025–26 reached $27 billion. Tokyo is supporting India's high-speed railway and urban infrastructure projects.

What people are saying

Users discussed the Modi-Takaichi summit agreement on critical minerals, semiconductors, and supply chain resilience. Posts from news accounts and analysts noted positive economic and security cooperation, with some optimism on investments and Indo-Pacific ties. One post raised skepticism about whether the talks amount to more than diplomacy. Diverse accounts including journalists and commentators shared reactions.

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