<h1>Indian prime minister meets Japanese leaders to deepen trade, semiconductors, AI, talent mobility and cultural ties amid US tensions</h1> The Indian prime minister met with two former Japanese prime ministers and the Speaker of Japan's House of Representatives during a state visit, discussing bilateral cooperation across trade, critical technologies, semiconductors, AI, human resource mobility, parliamentary exchanges and cultural ties. Government statements emphasize advancement of India-Japan partnership for mutual economic and technological progress. The visit occurred amid reported tensions between India and the United States over US trade and tariff policies. The prime minister will next attend a multilateral summit in China, signaling continued regional diplomatic engagement.