Quad Summit 2022: Indian democracy became strong, resilient in last 8 years, says PM Modi in Tokyo

PM Modi took part in the programme to launch of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF), which will play a key role in furthering growth in the Indo-Pacific region.

India and the US on Monday signed an investment incentive agreement to promote US investments in the key sectors of the country. The India-USA Investment Incentive Agreement (IIA) was signed by Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra and the CEO of US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), Scott Nathan on the sidelines of the Quad summit. "Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra and CEO @DFCgov Scott Nathan sign the India-USA Investment Incentive Agreement (IIA). The signing of IIA would lead to enhanced investment support provided by @DFCgov in India, thereby encouraging investment in key sectors," MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi tweeted. 

India supplied 'Made in India' Covid-19 vaccines to crores of its citizens and also sent it to more than 100 countries: PM Modi.

We Indians get attached to our 'Karmbhoomi' with all our hearts but the love for our 'Matribhoomi' never fades away.  We cannot stay away from our motherland. This is one of our biggest strengths. Whenever I come to Japan, I get extreme love from the people here. Some of you have been staying in Japan for years & have adapted the culture of this country. Still, the dedication toward Indian culture & language is ever-growing: PM Modi interacting with Indian diaspora in Tokyo

World needs to follow path shown by Buddha to save humanity from challenges like violence, anarchy, terrorism, climate change: PM Modi. 

Addressing the Indian diaspora in Tokyo, PM Modi said that India and Japan are natural partners. He said that Japan has played important role in India's development journey. "India's relationship with Japan is of spirituality, of cooperation, of belonging," he said.

We'll do that by taking out some of the most acute challenges that drag down growth & by maximising the potential of our strongest growth engines. The vision for an Indo-Pacific that is free & open and secure as well as resilient, where economic growth is sustainable and inclusive. We are writing new rules for the 21st-century economy, we are going to have all our country's economies grow faster and fair: US President Joe Biden at the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework event in Tokyo, Japan

Japan has been contributing to the stable prosperity of the Indo-Pacific region in cooperation with the US and regional partners: Japanese PM Fumio Kishida in Tokyo

India will work for an inclusive and flexible Indo-Pacific Economic Framework; Trust, Transparency, and Timeliness are key: PM Narendra Modi in Tokyo

President Joe Biden announced 12 countries have joined a new trade pact that the White House says will help the United States work more closely with Asian economies on issues including supply chains, digital trade, clean energy and anticorruption efforts. The signatories joining the U.S. in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework are Australia, Brunei, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. Along with the United States, they represent 40% of world GDP.  The countries said in a joint statement that the pact will help them collectively ôprepare our economies for the futureö following disruptions from the coronavirus pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Critics say the framework has gaping shortcomings. It doesn't offer incentives to prospective partners by lowering tariffs or provide signatories with greater access to U.S. markets. Those limitations may not make the U.S. framework an attractive alternative to the Trans-Pacific Partnership, which still moved forward after the U.S. bailed out. FULL STORY

US announces 12 countries join Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, a pact designed to bolster trade with Asian economies, reports AP

Suzuki Motor Corporation has announced to invest Rs 11,000 crore in India for a new EV factory.

Monday’s announcement signals the start of talks among participating countries to decide what will ultimately be in the framework, so the descriptions for now are largely aspirational. In a broad sense, it’s a way for the U.S. to lay down a marker signaling its commitment to remain a leading force in Asia. White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said IPEF is “focused around the further integration of Indo-Pacific economies, setting of standards and rules, particularly in new areas like the digital economy, and also trying to ensure that there are secure and resilient supply chains.” FULL STORY 

During Biden’s visit to Tokyo, the US has plans to announce the countries that are joining the new Indo-Pacific Economic Framework. In the tradition of trade deals, it’s best known by its initials 'IPEF'.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met the CEO of Japanese clothing brand Uniqlo to discuss investment opportunities for the retailer in textile manufacturing in India. "Boosting India's textile sector. PM @narendramodi met CEO of Fast Retailing, the parent company of @UNIQLO_JP, Tadashi Yanai," MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi tweeted. "Discussed Uniqlo's growing presence in India and investment opportunities for textile manufacturing in India under PLI scheme." While Yanai appreciated the entrepreneurial zeal of the people of India, Modi asked him "to take part in the PM-Mitra scheme aimed at further strengthening the textiles sector," PMO India tweeted. The PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks Scheme is aimed at developing textile parks through a special purpose vehicle owned by the central and state government and in a public-private partnership (PPP) model. Each park will have an incubation centre, a common processing house and a common effluent treatment plant and other textile related facilities, such as design centres and testing centres. The Master Developer is not just required to develop the industrial park but also maintain it during the concession period.

US would respond militarily if China invades Taiwan, says Joe Biden in Tokyo, adding that 'that's the commitment we made'. FULL STORY

Recession in US not inevitable, says economy has 'problems,' but 'less consequential than the rest of the world: Joe Biden

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says President Joe Biden supports Japan's bid to join a 'reformed' UN Security Council. If approved by the UN, Japan would join Britain, China, France, Russia, and the US as permanent members of the international body's security council. Biden also gave his blessing for next year's Group of Seven summit to be held in Kishida's hometown of Hiroshima. The comments came at a news conference after Biden and Kishida held face-to-face talks Monday in Tokyo. Japan's desire to win a seat on the council is hardly a given, and comes amidst calls for reform of the Security Council.

Today we had a good opportunity to discuss with PM Modi. We talked about how to implement DX & how to contribute to Smart Cities. The current govt has a hold of plans in the area of education and other areas. He has quite a strong intention to develop and enhance the DX capability in India. So, we are very happy to contribute to those areas. We had such kinds of discussions: Chairman of NEC Corporation Dr. Nobuhiro Endo after his meeting with PM Modi in Tokyo 

We're against any unilateral attempt to change the status quo. In Asia, peace and stability must be upheld & defended. We will strengthen our defence capability. US an ally for Japan: Japanese PM Fumio Kishida on being asked about what could happen if China takes over Taiwan

We remain committed to supporting peace & stability in Taiwan Strait. The US stands firmly with Japan and other nations not to let that happen (China taking over Taiwan): US President Joe Biden

After this, US & Japan together with 11 other nations will be launching Indo-Pacific economic framework. This framework is a commitment to working with our close friends and partners in the region & challenges that matter most to ensuring economic competitiveness..: Biden

We have vaccines to take care of the likelihood of the problem. It doesn't raise the kind of alarm that COVID19 did: US President Joe Biden on Monkeypox outbreak

Responding to COVID19, and building greater health security & stronger health system is also part of the future and helping the world prepare for the next pandemic with our new CDC regional office right here in Japan: US President Joe Biden at US-Japan joint statement, in Tokyo

Ahead of a bilateral meeting with his Japanese counterpart, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that he sees Japan as an “indispensable partner” in India’s continuing transformation, asserting that New Delhi’s speed and scale combined with ease of doing business, attractive incentives, bold reforms and ambitious plans create unmatched opportunities for Japanese businesses. Prime Minister Modi, who is in Japan on a two-day visit to attend a summit of the Quad leaders at the invitation of his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida, penned an op-ed on the vibrant relations between India and Japan in the Yomiuri Shimbun. Modi will have a bilateral meeting with Kishida on Tuesday, their second meeting in two months.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently on a two-day visit to Japan's Tokyo city. As he landed in the city today, he interacted with some Japanese kids who were awaiting his autograph with Indian kids on his arrival at a hotel. He interacted with them in Hindi, and even asked them, "Waah! Where did you learn Hindi from?... You know it pretty well?" FULL STORY

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met Nobuhiro Endo, the head of Japanese multinational information technology electronic giant NEC Corporation. Modi "highlighted India's reform trajectory. He talked about opportunities in areas such as digital learning, FinTech, infra and logistics networks," PMO India tweeted. The Prime Minister appreciated NEC's role in India's telecommunication sector, especially in undertaking Chennai-Andaman & Nicobar Islands (CANI) and Kochi-Lakshadweep Islands (KLI) OFC projects, MEA said in a statement. He also highlighted investment opportunities under Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme.

Tomorrow, we're going to meet our fellow Quad partners- Australia & India -for our Leaders' Summit & our 2nd time meeting together in person. Quad is showing the world that cooperation among democracies can get big things done: US Pres Joe Biden at US-Japan jt statement, in Tokyo

We also discussed impact of Ukraine situation on Indo-Pacific. For China, we concurred to monitor recent activities of Chinese Navy & joint military exercise of China & strongly oppose the changes caused by force: Japanese PM Fumio Kishida, in Tokyo at US-Japan joint statement

Deep links helped lay a strong foundation for a modern partnership between India and Japan at a time when New Delhi and Tokyo celebrate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties, PM Narendra Modi said on Monday, as he underlined the fact that India-Japan cultural ties go back several centuries. Writing an Op-Ed for a Japanese publication on the vibrant bilateral relations, the prime minister traced the journey of the India-Japan special friendship. READ MORE

Today I'm heading to Japan for Quad Leaders’ Summit along with Foreign Minister Penny Wong. I'm honoured to represent Australia at this important forum. I look forward to meeting with Japanese PM Kishida, US President Biden & Indian PM Modi: Australian PM Anthony Albanese

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday arrived in Japan's Tokyo city on a two-day visit. "Landed in Tokyo. Will be taking part in various programs during this visit including the Quad Summit, meeting fellow Quad leaders, interacting with Japanese business leaders and the vibrant Indian diaspora," Modi tweeted in both Japanese and English.