PM Modi congratulates new Japanese prime minister Shigeru IshibaIshiba replaced Fumio Kishida, who stepped down to pave the way for a fresh leader after scandals dogged his government. 
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The newly elected Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba (L) and PM Narendra Modi.
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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.