PM Modi visits semiconductor plant with Japan's Ishiba, reaffirms Indo-Japan tech partnership

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited a semiconductor plant in Japan's Miyagi prefecture with Japanese counterpart Shigeru Ishiba. The visit reinforced the Indo-Japan tech partnership, focusing on semiconductor supply chain, fabrication, and testing. Both leaders emphasized the importance of the sector and agreed to deepen cooperation in this critical technology area.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shigeru Ishiba visited a semiconductor plant in Miyagi prefecture, Japan, on August 30, 2025, to underscore their commitment to deepening tech cooperation. The visit, part of a broader economic security pact, focused on strengthening the semiconductor supply chain, fabrication, and testing.

During the visit, Modi and Ishiba emphasized the critical role of the semiconductor industry in economic security and global technology advancements. They pledged to collaborate on enhancing semiconductor supply chain resilience, a key concern given the ongoing global economic challenges exacerbated by US tariffs [1].

The two leaders also announced a target of ¥10 trillion ($68 billion) in private investment to India over the next decade, as part of a broader economic security pact that covers cooperation on semiconductors, critical minerals, and artificial intelligence. This investment is expected to support startups, clean energy, and space initiatives, further bolstering the Indo-Japan strategic partnership [1].

The visit comes as India seeks to shift its geopolitical balance and strengthen ties with friendly nations. Modi is expected to travel to China after his visit to Japan, signaling a potential realignment in India's international relations. Japan, whose key car industry has been affected by US tariffs, is also eager to boost trade with like-minded nations, including India's vast market and young demographic [1].

The visit highlights the importance of the semiconductor sector and underscores the potential for Indo-Japan collaboration to drive global technology innovation. The two leaders' emphasis on deepening cooperation in this critical technology area reflects their shared vision of a robust and secure global technology ecosystem.

References:
[1] https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-30/indian-pm-modi-tours-chip-plant-with-japanese-counterpart-ishiba
[2] https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/pm-narendra-modi-japan-visit-updates-modi-japanese-pm-summit-2025/article69992019.ece
[3] https://www.ainvest.com/news/microchip-technology-mchp-position-ai-semiconductor-recovery-2508/