India-Japan modern diplomatic relations formally began on April 28, 1952. The two countries’ ties have been stronger than ever during the tenures of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. In the sidelines of ASEAN regional forum of 2007 in Manila, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe formalised the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, …
![Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi played a pivotal role in transforming India-Japan ties into a Special Strategic and Global Partnership. [Image Source: Shiv Kumar Pushpakar/ The Hindu]](https://i0.wp.com/visvaniti.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Narendra_Modi_Takaichi_Delhi.jpg?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1)