Japan’s Takaichi looks to India to counter China in Indo-Pacific

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visited India this week to strengthen economic and security ties. During her talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi, key discussions focused on economic security, strategic cooperation, and collaboration on innovative technologies. Analysts suggest the primary objective of Takaichi's three-day trip is to bolster a coalition of countries concerned about China's increasing influence in the Indo-Pacific. The visit also aims to provide Takaichi with a political boost amid declining domestic support due to economic challenges in Japan. The central question remains how receptive India will be to aligning with Japan's Indo-Pacific strategy, which is largely centered on addressing China's growing presence.