Tokyo/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday gave a big "Make in India" push in his inaugural address during his two-day visit to Japan.

Addressing the business leaders at India-Japan Joint Economic Forum, Modi said, "Our participation in the auto sector has been extremely successful. Together, we can replicate the same magic in batteries, robotics, semiconductors, ship-building, and nuclear energy as well.

"Together, we can make a significant contribution to the development of the Global South, especially Africa. I urge all of you - Come, Make in India, Make for the world."

Stressing on manufacturing as a way to bolster the India-Japan partnership, the Prime Minister said, "Our collaboration in the automobile sector has been immensely successful.

"Together, we can replicate the same success in batteries, robotics, semiconductors and nuclear energy. By joining hands, we can also contribute to the growth of the Global South, especially Africa. I urge you all — Come, Make in India. Make for the world."

"India’s skilled youth and talent have the capacity to meet global needs, and Japan can also benefit from this strength. I invite you to provide training in Japanese language and soft skills to India’s talent. Let us build a Japan-ready workforce. A shared workforce will create shared prosperity," he added.

Modi on Friday arrived in Japan to deepen existing partnerships and explore new avenues of collaboration, including in Artificial Intelligence and semiconductors."

"In the last decade, India’s sporting landscape has undergone a remarkable transformation. From grassroots programmes that nurture young talent to creating world-class facilities, we are seeing a vibrant sports ecosystem in our nation. Our government remains committed to supporting athletes, building infrastructure and making India a global hub for sporting excellence," he said.

After arriving in Japan, Modi wrote on X: "Landed in Tokyo. As India and Japan continue to strengthen their developmental cooperation, I look forward to engaging with PM Ishiba and others during this visit, thus providing an opportunity to deepen existing partnerships and explore new avenues of collaboration."

The trip is marking Modi's first standalone visit to Japan in seven years.

He will be meeting Ishiba for the first time for a bilateral summit.

The Indian PM last attended the India-Japan Annual Summit in 2018.

In his pre-departure speech, Modi said his visit would help in shaping the next phase in our Special Strategic and Global Partnership.

"We would endeavour to give new wings to our collaboration, expand scope and ambition of our economic and investment ties, and advance cooperation in new and emerging technologies, including AI and Semiconductors," he said.

During his visit to Japan, Modi will attend the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit.

After completing his trip to Japan, Modi will travel to China.