According to the Ministry of External Affairs, PM Modi thanked Japanese PM Kishida for the congratulatory wishes on assuming office for the third consecutive term. They emphasized that bilateral ties with Japan will continue to receive priority. The India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership, now in its 10th year, has seen significant progress, including collaborations in key areas such as the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail project and the India-Japan Industrial Competitiveness Partnership.