International, Defence and Summits · 28 June 2026
Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to attend 16th India-Japan Annual Summit from July 1 to 3
Exam-focused facts from the 28 June 2026 current affairs briefing.
Key facts
- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will visit New Delhi from July 1 to 3 for the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit.
- The visit marks the first official trip to India for Sanae Takaichi since assuming office.
- The summit is being held at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated the summit will review bilateral cooperation and exchange views on regional and global issues.
- The event follows the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit held in Tokyo in August 2025 under the India–Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership.