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PM Modi noted that as Asia’s two largest democracies and major economies, India and Japan play a vital role in promoting regional and global peace and security.
The Skytree is the second-tallest man-made structure globally, after Dubai’s Burj Khalifa (X/MEA)
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently on an official visit to Japan to attend the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit, marking his first visit to the country during his third term in office. Upon his arrival in Tokyo on Friday, Prime Minister Modi was warmly welcomed and accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour.
As a special tribute to the Indian leader’s visit, Japan illuminated the iconic Tokyo Skytree in the colours of the Indian national flag. The gesture is being seen as a powerful symbol of the deepening strategic and cultural ties between the two nations.
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Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), shared visuals of the lit-up tower on social media platform X, writing, “Tokyo SkyTree lit up in Indian flag colours in honour of PM @narendramodi’s visit to Japan for the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit. It is the tallest tower in Japan.”
The Tokyo Skytree, standing at 634 meters (2,080 feet), is not only Japan’s tallest structure but also holds the distinction of being the tallest broadcasting tower in the world and the second-tallest man-made structure globally, after Dubai’s Burj Khalifa. Completed in 2012, it serves as a hub for television and radio broadcasting and has also become a major symbol of Tokyo’s skyline.
During the summit, Prime Minister Modi held bilateral talks with his Japanese counterpart, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. The leaders signed multiple agreements aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation across key sectors. A joint statement issued by both countries outlined a 10-year roadmap to guide future collaboration. Additionally, a Long-Term Vision Document on Bilateral Relations was unveiled.
According to PTI, speaking at the summit, PM Modi emphasised the importance of India-Japan relations, stating, “Today, we have laid the foundation of a new and golden chapter in our special strategic and global partnership. We have charted a roadmap for the next decade, with investment, innovation, economic security, environment, technology, health, mobility, and people-to-people exchanges at the centre of our vision.”
Highlighting the broader geopolitical significance of the partnership, PM Modi noted that as Asia’s two largest democracies and major economies, India and Japan play a vital role in promoting regional and global peace and security. Both nations are also part of the Quad, a security dialogue that also includes the United States and Australia.
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba welcomed Modi warmly, recalling the rich historical and cultural ties between the two countries. “Our relationship dates back to the 6th century, when Buddhism was introduced into Japan. We have a long shared relationship culturally and spiritually; we can influence each other,” he said.
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Tokyo, Japan
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