Tokyo: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is considering her first official visit to India as early as July for talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to reports on Thursday. The proposed trip would form part of the two countries’ reciprocal summit-level engagement, commonly referred to as shuttle diplomacy. The leaders are expected to reaffirm cooperation in economic and economic security matters amid growing concerns over regional strategic challenges.Officials familiar with the matter said discussions are likely to focus on strengthening bilateral coordination in response to China’s expanding military and economic influence, which both Japan and India view as a key regional challenge.Speaking at a press conference, Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said no decision had been made regarding the visit. However, he described India as an important partner in advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific.The Japanese government is expected to assess the feasibility of the visit while monitoring parliamentary developments ahead of the conclusion of the current Diet session on July 17.