The proposed visit by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, expected to include talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a delegation of over 50 business leaders, remains unconfirmed amid growing uncertainty
Guwahati: The much-anticipated first official visit of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to India appears increasingly uncertain, with the Embassy of Japan in India stating that the proposed trip has not yet been formally confirmed.
Speaking to Asomiya Pratidin, Mayumi Tsubakimoto, First Secretary at the Embassy of Japan in India, said the visit scheduled between July 1 and July 3 remains unconfirmed. “The proposed visit, scheduled between July 1 and July 3, has not been formally confirmed so far,” Tsubakimoto said.
Takaichi’s remarks come amid growing reports suggesting that the high-profile visit may be cancelled due to a combination of factors, although no official announcement has been made by either the Japanese or Indian authorities.
Prime Minister Takaichi was expected to travel to India for the annual India-Japan summit, with Guwahati identified as a key venue for discussions. The visit was also expected to include a delegation of more than 50 leading Japanese business executives, highlighting the economic and strategic significance of the engagement.
Key agenda items were likely to include strengthening bilateral supply chains, cooperation in the semiconductor sector, renewable energy partnerships and expanding industrial collaboration in Northeast India.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was also expected to hold bilateral talks with his Japanese counterpart during the visit, underlining its diplomatic importance.
In anticipation of the summit, Guwahati has witnessed extensive beautification efforts in recent weeks, including road repairs, plantation drives, cleaning of public spaces and repainting of infrastructure. Despite these preparations, uncertainty continues to surround the proposed visit as official confirmation remains pending.
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