PM Narendra Modi Congratulates Sanae Takaichi on Becoming Japan's First Woman Prime Minister, Says ‘Looking Forward to Strengthen India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership’
Sanae Takaichi has made history by becoming Japan’s first woman prime minister, securing a majority in a first-round vote and leading a minority government. On her historic win, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to X to congratulate her, writing, “Heartiest congratulations, Sanae Takaichi, on your election as the Prime Minister of Japan. I look forward to working closely with you to further strengthen the India–Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership.”
Sanae Takaichi has made history by becoming Japan’s first woman prime minister, securing a majority in a first-round vote and leading a minority government. Known as Japan’s "Iron Lady" and an admirer of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, Takaichi is a conservative politician and protege of the late former PM Shinzo Abe. On her historic win, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to X to congratulate her, writing, “Heartiest congratulations, Sanae Takaichi, on your election as the Prime Minister of Japan. I look forward to working closely with you to further strengthen the India–Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership.” Modi highlighted that deepening ties between the two nations are vital for peace, stability, and prosperity across the Indo-Pacific region. Who Is Sanae Takaichi? Key Facts About Shinzo Abe’s Protégé Set To Become Japan’s First Female Prime Minister.
Sanae Takaichi Becomes Japan’s First Woman PM
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PM Narendra Modi Congratulates Sanae Takaichi on becoming Japan's PM
Heartiest congratulations, Sanae Takaichi, on your election as the Prime Minister of Japan. I look forward to working closely with you to further strengthen the India–Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership. Our deepening ties are vital for peace, stability, and prosperity…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 21, 2025
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