During the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit held in New Delhi, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart, Sanae Takaichi, issued a joint condemnation of terrorism, specifically targeting militant groups based in Pakistan such as Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM). Both leaders emphasized the necessity of a stronger international response to these threats and stressed the importance of holding accountable those responsible for terrorist activities. Their statement underscored a commitment to fighting terrorism in all its manifestations.
The leaders referenced several recent incidents and reports to highlight their concerns. They condemned last year’s terrorist attack in Pahalgam and acknowledged the United Nations Security Council Monitoring Team Report from July 29, 2025, which mentioned The Resistance Front (TRF). Additionally, they denounced cross-border terrorism emanating from Pakistan and urged for coordinated global efforts against all UN-designated terrorist groups, including Al Qaeda, ISIS/Daesh, Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammad, and their affiliates.
Furthermore, Modi and Takaichi expressed their disapproval of the November 2025 Red Fort blast in New Delhi, calling for the perpetrators to be swiftly brought to justice. They highlighted the importance of sustained international cooperation to combat violent extremism and enhance global security measures against terrorist networks.
Beyond addressing security concerns, the summit also focused on enhancing the strategic and economic partnership between India and Japan. Prime Minister Modi welcomed Takaichi on her inaugural official visit to India as Japan’s leader, praising her as a visionary and referring to her as his “younger sister.” He noted the historical and cultural connections between the two nations, particularly citing Takaichi’s origins in Nara Prefecture, which shares a Buddhist heritage with India.
Takaichi reciprocated Modi’s warm remarks, highlighting their mutual commitment to strengthening bilateral ties “as brother and sister.” Her visit, spanning from July 1 to 3 at Modi’s invitation, culminated in several new initiatives aimed at bolstering cooperation across strategic, economic, and cultural sectors. The summit reaffirmed the enduring partnership between India and Japan, focusing on regional stability, security, and sustainable development.