At the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit held in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi issued a joint condemnation of terrorism, emphasizing the need for stronger international measures against militant groups based in Pakistan, such as Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM). Both leaders expressed a unified resolve to tackle terrorism in all its manifestations and underscored the necessity of bringing those responsible for terrorist acts to justice. Their joint declaration took a firm stand against cross-border terrorism emanating from Pakistan, aligning with global efforts to combat terrorism.
Their statement specifically referenced the terrorist attack in Pahalgam last year and acknowledged the findings of the United Nations Security Council Monitoring Team Report dated July 29, 2025, which mentioned The Resistance Front (TRF). Modi and Takaichi reiterated their denunciation of cross-border terrorism, urging for a global, coordinated response against terrorist entities recognized by the United Nations, including Al Qaeda, ISIS/Daesh, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Jaish-e-Mohammad, among others. Furthermore, they condemned the Red Fort blast in New Delhi from November 2025, calling for swift justice against those involved in its planning, funding, and execution.
Beyond the pressing security concerns, the summit also aimed at enhancing the strategic and economic partnership between India and Japan. Prime Minister Modi extended a warm welcome to Takaichi, who was visiting India for the first time as Japan’s Prime Minister. He commended her leadership and affectionately referred to her as his “younger sister,” highlighting the deep historical and cultural bonds between their nations. Modi remarked on the shared Buddhist heritage between India and Japan, drawing a connection to Takaichi’s roots in Nara Prefecture, a region significant for its Buddhist history.
Responding to Modi’s warm words, Takaichi acknowledged the mutual commitment to strengthening bilateral ties, likening their nations’ relationship to that of “brother and sister” during her address. Her visit, from July 1 to 3, at Modi’s invitation, led to several new initiatives designed to boost cooperation in strategic, economic, and cultural areas. This summit served to reinforce the enduring partnership between India and Japan, with both countries sharing a focus on promoting regional stability, security, and sustainable development.