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Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Monday and held bilateral talks. Kishida who arrived ...

I will also deliver an address in India on a new plan for a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. This is Kishida's second visit to the country as Prime Minister of Japan. [Narendra Modi](/topics/Narendra-Modi-257) at [Hyderabad](/topics/Hyderabad-47) House in New [Delhi](/topics/Delhi-91) on Monday and held bilateral talks.

PM Modi said that PM Kishida's visit will be helpful to maintain a momentum of mutual cooperation between India and Japan. He pointed out the importance of ...

[Fumio Kishida](https://www.hindustantimes.com/topic/fumio-kishida) has formally invited Prime Minister [Narendra Modi](https://www.hindustantimes.com/topic/narendra-modi) to the G7 Summit after both had a delegation-level talk at Delhi's Hyderabad House. “It gives me great pleasure to be able to unveil my new vision on the soil of India which is our indispensable partner in realising FOIP,” he said. Ranging from bilateral relationship, defence, business to digital partnership, PM Modi said both countries held discussions on key matters. He pointed out the importance of leading two significant summits, [G20](https://www.hindustantimes.com/topic/g20) and G7, by respective countries. Japanese PM formally invites Modi to G7 Hiroshima Summit Japanese PM formally invites PM Modi to G7 Hiroshima Summit

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has praised Harper Adams University as 'a fantastic example of the type of innovation and skills provision that we need in our ...

Modi referred to India's presidency of G20 and Japan chairing G7 grouping, and said it is the best opportunity to work together on priorities of both sides ...

Last year, Prime Minister Modi and Kishida met three times. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida on Monday vowed to expand the India-Japan global strategic partnership, holding that it is important for a peaceful, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific besides benefitting the two countries in diverse areas. I will unveil today on Indian soil my plan for a free and open Indo-Pacific, Kishida said.

Kishida held delegation-level talks with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi to deepen cooperation between Tokyo and New Delhi, while also addressing food ...

[Group of 20](https://apnews.com/hub/g-20-summit) industrial and emerging-market nations, says ties with Japan are key to stability in the region. Such pressing challenges include food security, climate and energy, fair and transparent development finance,” Kishida wrote. Kishida said late Sunday that he will present his new action plan for Japan’s free and open Indo-Pacific vision, a Tokyo-led initiative aimed at curbing China’s growing assertiveness in the region, during his India visit. India is the only Quad member that has not condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. [Alison Roman](https://time.com/6263099/alison-roman-sweet-enough-interview/?utm_source=roundup&utm_campaign=20230202)Won't Sugarcoat It [If Donald Trump Is Indicted](https://time.com/6264352/donald-trump-arrest-what-happen/?utm_source=roundup&utm_campaign=20230202), Here's What Would Happen Next in the Process [impact on food access and fertilizer prices](https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-economic-impact-ef6e4c4443743ccbf7740892fb0b4f3b?utm_source=homepage&utm_medium=TopNews&utm_campaign=position_09) were felt by the international community, including in the Indo-Pacific region.

The Japanese Prime Minister also extended a formal invitation to Prime Minister Modi to attend the G7 Hiroshima Summit, scheduled to take place in May this ...

"2023 will be the year of the Japan-India tourism exchange to promote our exchanges through tourism. "Delegation level talks led by PM @narendramodi and PM @kishida230 of Japan commence. In addition, during my stay in India, I will announce a new plan related to the Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP)," Kishida said in a tweet before departing for [India](/topic/india). "Our economic cooperation with India which continues to grow rapidly will not only support the further development of India but also create significant economic opportunities for Japan. "PM Modi shared his thoughts on various themes in the international community, especially in areas of development finance, food & security, and climate energy, Kishida added. Incidentally, the late Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe initially discussed the Indo-Pacific cooperation on his trip to Delhi fifteen years ago.

Kishida will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and also deliver a speech on Japan's Indo-Pacific strategy and its new defence posture, fifteen years ago, ...

"We look forward to the visit of the honourable Prime Minister of Japan that's on Monday. Fifteen years ago PM Shinzo Abe first spoke about Indo-Pacific cooperation during his visit to [Delhi](/topics/Delhi-91). Kishida said that during his stay in India, he will announce a new plan for a Free and Open Indo-Pacific.

Kishida who arrived in the national capital early this morning on a two-day official visit visited Rajghat here and paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi. The ...

I will also deliver an address in India on a new plan for a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. Japan is a very close partner of India and both countries hold an Annual Summit and a 2+2 Foreign and Defence Ministerial Meeting. The leader's visit to the national capital is seen as a great opportunity to review bilateral ties between the two countries.

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says there is a need for "transparency and vigilance" around lobbyists and their relationships with politicians.

Most of these developed countries - the US has it as well, as does Germany and Spain - have a cool-off period so you're not taking hot information, if you like, across with you, and that according to the OECD is one of the major conflict of interest situations that you get." "A lot of these people are also in media roles, giving media commentary, and the public at large have no idea who these clients are. So you might know they're meeting with someone who works in a lobbying firm, you've got zero idea what clients they are actually working for. One of the difficulties there is how you actually draw the distinction between people's lobbying and people's regular day to day employment. "We've released ministerial diaries so people can see who ministers are meeting with. "I'm absolutely certain that Andrew Kirton has done that.

By Guyon Espiner of RNZ. A lobbying firm headed by the Prime Minister's chief of staff Andrew Kirton before he took up the role worked for liquor companies ...

I’m keen to understand where they are best to engage to understand the proposed changes and work through the details.” The documents show Capital Government Relations co-owner Neale Jones, another former chief of staff for Labour leaders Andrew Little and Jacinda Ardern, is lobbying for Countdown on the LAP issue. In October 2022 Justice Minister Kiri Allan announced the government would amend the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 to remove the ability to appeal LAPs. “I do some work for Countdown and have a meeting coming up to brief them on the announced changes to the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act. I went to about 20 LAP hearings around the country when they were first introduced - some councils did a superb job - some were shite.” For what it’s worth some pretty big liquor outlets have been in touch supporting the reforms so be good to get a steer on where your client sits. Container return schemes encourage consumers to return containers for recycling by including a refundable deposit in the purchase price. In Auckland a provisional LAP has been in the appeal process for seven years, costing ratepayers more than $1 million in legal fees. “It was Minister Parker who proposed the deferral of the scheme due to its cost of living implication. A balance needs to be struck between maximising recovery and recycling while minimising the financial burden on households and businesses.” Kirton invited senior politicians, including the Prime Minister, to the function, which was held at Lion’s office in central Auckland. “Wondering if you had time this Wednesday for a quick beer,” he asked the officials.

United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and several of his top Royal Navy staff dined at Downtown San Diego's Fig Tree Cafe during their recent trip to ...

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is making a surprise trip to Ukraine on Tuesday to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky -- a day after Chinese ...

His trip is the first time a Japanese prime minister has visited a country or region with ongoing fighting since World War II, NHK reported. [Xi’s controversial state visit to Russia](https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/20/china/china-xi-putin-russia-visit-analysis-intl-hnk-mic/index.html), his first since the invasion began, with the first day of talks starting on Monday. [told Putin last September](https://www.cnn.com/2022/10/03/india/india-russia-war-putin-modi-intl-hnk/index.html) that it was not the time for war, in an apparent criticism – although India has continued to maintain pivotal ties with Moscow. And during his visit to New Delhi on Monday, Kishida announced a new plan to invest $75 billion in the Indo-Pacific, according to Reuters – widely seen as a bid to deepen ties with countries in South and Southeast Asia and to counter China’s influence. It will also be the first visit to Ukraine by an Asian member of the G7 grouping and the first by a US ally in the region. “Russia’s aggression against Ukraine is not just a European matter, but a challenge to the rules and principles of the entire international community,” Kishida said at the time.

Japanese prime minister to show 'solidarity' with Ukraine in visit that coincides with Chinese leader's Moscow trip.

There are reports that he will hold a video call with Zelenskyy after the Moscow meeting. [China’s 12-point proposal](/news/2023/3/20/full-text-chinas-position-on-settling-the-ukraine-crisis) to end the war in Ukraine, which is likely to dominate the talks. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is on his way by train to Kyiv for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a trip that coincides with a state visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to Moscow.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida traveled Tuesday to Kyiv to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a show of support that came as ...

A military official told VOA the U.S. “Russia alone could end its war today. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Monday the United States is providing $350 million in equipment and ammunition in its latest aid package for Ukraine, as European Union foreign and defense ministers finalized a plan to supply Ukraine with ammunition while replenishing their own ammunition stocks.

Japanese officials say Prime Minister Kishida Fumio is heading to Ukraine on Tuesday for a surprise visit.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will visit Ukraine on Tuesday for talks with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, becoming the final leader from a Group of ...

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida travelled to Kyiv for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday. The visit follows a trip to ...

He is the only G7 leader who has not visited Ukraine. He said the summit should demonstrate a strong will to uphold international order and rule of law after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. [Chinese President Xi Jinping to meet Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin](https://www.thenationalnews.com/world/europe/2023/03/20/xi-jinping-putin-china-russia/) on what was described as a visit of peace and friendship.