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Guwahati: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is preparing for her first official visit to India, with Guwahati emerging as a primary destination for a potential high-level summit in early July. While official confirmation is pending, the visit signals a strengthening of ties between the two nations under the India-Japan shuttle diplomacy framework.
The proposed event has sparked optimism within the Assam government regarding the state's expanding role in international diplomacy. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to join the discussions in Guwahati, a move that would reinforce the strategic importance of the Northeast in India's Act East Policy.
Agenda items for the visit include infrastructure development, investment, and technology partnerships. Officials suggest the leaders will also address geopolitical challenges in the Indo-Pacific. A source stated that the trip will focus on the "need for closer coordination between democratic nations" as they navigate an increasingly complex global landscape.
Both governments are expected to finalize the itinerary and release further details on the summit in the coming weeks. This visit would represent a significant diplomatic milestone for Assam, cementing its position as a key hub for India's engagement with international partners like Japan.
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