Chinese state media has struck a conciliatory tone on Fumio Kishida in the hope of better relations. But a lot depends on the new Japan PM's stance on Taiwan.
PM Modi said cooperation by the four democracies will ensure peace & prosperity in the Indo-Pacific, while US President Biden said Quad countries have a common vision for the future.
Ahead of the first in-person Quad meeting, the two leaders agreed to enhance bilateral security and defence cooperation, including in the area of defence equipment and technologies.
During their telephonic talk, Modi asked Suga to provide assistance to India for combating the pandemic and expressed hope that he will receive him in India soon.
Joe Biden added that he and Yoshihide Suga have already met several times virtually at a G7 meeting and a Quad Leader Summit but appreciates the exchange of ideas face to face.
Suga is also expected to push PM Modi for holding an 'early and in-person' Quad Summit on the sidelines of G-7 Summit in UK in June where India will be a special guest.
PM Modi and his Japanese counterpart Yoshihide Suga spoke on the telephone Tuesday ahead of a gathering of all four leaders of the Quad countries — US, India, Japan and Australia.
Yoshihide Suga had some of the highest approval ratings for a new PM, but has since seen a dip of 7 percentage points, raising the risk of him being replaced by the ruling party.
Japan has had the lowest infection & death rates among Group of Seven nations, mostly relying on residents to show self-restraint and businesses to comply with voluntary measures.
While bond yields tend to fall amid low inflation & interest rate cuts, market experts say they’ve been rising due to concerns over tax collections, fiscal deficit & potential impact of US tariffs.
It is one of the most advanced long-range air defence and anti-missile radars. It has been acquired under an about USD 145-million deal signed in 2020.
In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?
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