PM Narendra Modi Congratulates Shigeru Ishiba on Becoming Japan’s New Prime Minister, Says ‘Looking Forward to Strengthening India-Japan Partnership’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his congratulations to Shigeru Ishiba on his appointment as Japan’s new Prime Minister. In a tweet on October 2, Modi expressed his eagerness to enhance the India-Japan partnership, stating, "Heartiest congratulations PM Shigeru Ishiba. I look forward to working closely with you to further strengthen India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership and promote peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific and beyond." Ishiba assumed office on October 1, succeeding former Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, who stepped down earlier that day. Japan’s Parliament Elects Shigeru Ishiba: Newly Elected Liberal Democratic Party Leader Takes Charge As Prime Minister Following Fumio Kishida’s Resignation.

PM Narendra Modi Congratulates New Japan PM Shigeru Ishiba

Heartiest congratulations PM @shigeruishiba. I look forward to working closely with you to further strengthen India-Japan Special Strategic & Global Partnership and promote peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific and beyond.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 2, 2024

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