Politics | Mar 21

Japan's prime minister gets standing ovation in Delhi

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida addressed the 41st Sapru House lecture on "Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP)" in Delhi on March 20.

Japan PM Kishida was welcomed by a standing ovation in Delhi ahead of his speech. External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar was also present at the occasion. ...continue reading


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