Japanese PM Visiting India to Discuss Indian Stance on Russian Invasion of Ukraine

Japanese PM Visiting India to Discuss Indian Stance on Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks to the media about the crisis between Russia and Ukraine, at the prime minister's office in Tokyo, on Feb. 22, 2022. STR/JIJI PRESS/AFP via Getty Images
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NEW DELHI--Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is scheduled to visit India on March 19 amid fears of India’s divergent position on Russia.

Kishida is expected to discuss the Russia-Ukraine crisis with the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as well as how the event impacts the security environment in the Indo-Pacific as the region faces mounting threats from the Chinese regime, according to experts.

Venus Upadhayaya
Venus Upadhayaya
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Venus Upadhayaya reports on India, China, and the Global South. Her traditional area of expertise is in Indian and South Asian geopolitics. Community media, sustainable development, and leadership remain her other areas of interest.
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