During the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit held in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi jointly addressed the pressing issue of terrorism, particularly focusing on militant groups based in Pakistan such as Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM). The two leaders emphasized their unwavering commitment to fighting terrorism in all its manifestations and underscored the necessity of holding accountable those responsible for terrorist activities. Their joint statement strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam that occurred the previous year and acknowledged the findings of the United Nations Security Council Monitoring Team Report dated July 29, 2025, which highlighted the activities of The Resistance Front (TRF).
Recognizing the ongoing threat of cross-border terrorism originating from Pakistan, Modi and Takaichi called for unified international efforts to dismantle terrorist organizations that the United Nations has designated, including Al Qaeda, ISIS/Daesh, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Jaish-e-Mohammad. They also addressed the Red Fort blast incident in New Delhi in November 2025, urging swift justice for those involved in orchestrating, funding, and executing the attack. The leaders emphasized the critical need for sustained global cooperation to counter violent extremism and bolster international security initiatives against terrorist networks.
Beyond security concerns, the summit served as a platform to enhance the strategic and economic partnership between India and Japan. Prime Minister Modi warmly welcomed Prime Minister Takaichi on her inaugural official visit to India as Japan’s leader, describing her as a visionary and affectionately referring to her as his “younger sister.” Modi highlighted the deep-rooted historical and cultural connections between the two nations, noting that Takaichi hails from Nara Prefecture, a region with rich ties to their shared Buddhist heritage.
Prime Minister Takaichi reciprocated Modi’s sentiments during her address, emphasizing the shared resolve to strengthen bilateral relations “as brother and sister.” Her visit to India, which took place from July 1 to 3 at Modi’s invitation, resulted in a series of initiatives aimed at enhancing cooperation across strategic, economic, and cultural dimensions. The summit reaffirmed the enduring partnership between India and Japan and their mutual commitment to regional stability, security, and sustainable development.