Modi, Ishiba take a bullet train to Sendai, visit semiconductor plant , Pg11

Key Highlights:

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese counterpart Shigeru Ishiba visited a semiconductor plant in Sendai, Miyagi on Saturday.
• The visit highlighted growing India-Japan cooperation in the critical technology sector, especially semiconductor manufacturing.
• Tokyo Electron Miyagi Ltd. (TEL Miyagi), a leading Japanese semiconductor company, has plans for collaborations with India.
• Both countries reaffirmed commitment to deepening cooperation, building on the Memorandum of Cooperation on the Japan-India semiconductor supply chain partnership.

Detailed Insights:

• The joint visit underscores the shared vision of India and Japan to develop robust, resilient, and trusted semiconductor supply chains.
• TEL Miyagi briefed the leaders on its role in the global semiconductor value chain, manufacturing capabilities, and ongoing collaborations with India.
• Mr. Modi met with Governors of 16 Japanese prefectures in Tokyo, calling for strengthened State-prefecture cooperation.
• Discussions focused on deepening partnerships between Indian States and Japanese prefectures in technology, innovation, investment, skills, start-ups and SMEs.
• State-prefecture cooperation is a vital pillar of India-Japan friendship, with a separate initiative launched during the 15th Annual India-Japan Summit.
• Mr. Modi urged stronger collaborations in manufacturing, mobility, next-generation infrastructure, innovation, start-ups, and small businesses.

Key Concepts Involved:

• Semiconductor: A material with electrical conductivity between a conductor and an insulator, used in electronic devices.
• Supply Chain: A network between a company and its suppliers to produce and distribute a specific product to the final buyer.
• State-Prefecture Cooperation: Partnerships between Indian States and Japanese Prefectures to enhance collaboration across various sectors.