Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Japan's Sendai city on Saturday for a packed day that includes visits to a semiconductor plant and a bullet train
coach manufacturing hub. What made the journey special was the ride itself where PM Modi was seen alongside his Japanese counterpart Shigeru Ishiba, zipping into Sendai aboard Japan's iconic Shinkansen bullet train. "Reached Sendai. Travelled with PM Ishiba to this city on the Shinkansen," PM Modi posted on X, sharing a glimpse of the high-speed train journey.
The Ministry of External Affairs underscored the symbolism of the ride. "A journey of friendship and progress. In a unique gesture symbolising the warmth of the India–Japan friendship, PM Narendra Modi and PM Shigeru Ishiba travelled together to Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, on the Shinkansen," spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal wrote on X.
PM Ishiba said that they will continue the journey in the car with PM Modi, showcasing the bond of friendship between the two. In a post on X, Ishiba said, "With Prime Minister Modi to Sendai. Continuing from last night, I will be with you in the car."
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PM Modi to tour bullet train factory
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day official visit to Japan for the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. He travelled by Shinkansen from Tokyo to Sendai to tour key industrial facilities, including a semiconductor plant and a bullet-train coach manufacturing site.
The semiconductor facility, located near Sendai in Miyagi Prefecture, is being developed by Taiwan's Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC) in collaboration with SBI Holdings and Japanese partners under the joint venture Japan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (JSMC).
During his visit, PM Modi and Ishiba discussed cooperation in wide-ranging areas including defence and the economy.
(With agency inputs)
