PM Modi congratulates new Japanese prime minister

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated Shigeru Ishiba on taking over as prime minister of Japan.

Modi said on X, "Heartiest congratulations PM @shigeruishiba. I look forward to working closely with you to further strengthen India-Japan Special Strategic & Global Partnership and promote peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific and beyond."

Ishiba replaced Fumio Kishida, who stepped down to pave the way for a fresh leader after scandals dogged his government.