Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Tokyo, kickstarting a jam-packed schedule. On Day 1, the prime minister will attend a meeting convened by US President Joe Biden to launch the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework. He will also hold a bilateral meet with the United States president.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a grand welcome on his arrival at a hotel in Japanese capital Tokyo. Among those waiting to greet the prime minister were Japanese kids, some of whom were standing with posters depicting the tricolour. In a video shared by news agency ANI, PM Modi interacted with children while signing autographs for them. “Waah! Where did you learn Hindi from?… You know it pretty well?,” PM Modi asked the kids.
“…Can’t speak Hindi much, but I understand…PM read my message, and I also got his signature, so I am very happy…,” Wizuki, a fifth grade student recalled his brief interaction with the prime minister.
“Landed in Tokyo. Will be taking part in various programmes during this visit including the Quad Summit, meeting fellow Quad leaders, interacting with Japanese business leaders and the vibrant Indian diaspora,” the prime minister tweeted.
There will be three legs of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s engagements with United States (US) President Joe Biden in Tokyo — in the bilateral format; under the Quad umbrella; and as part of the launch of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF).
On Day 1 of his visit, the prime minister will attend the event to launch the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework. He will also hold a bilateral meeting with US President Joe Biden. In a statement on Sunday, PM Modi had said he would discuss with Biden the consolidation of India’s bilateral relations with the United States. Adding further, he said that India and US would continue dialogue on regional development and global issues.
