New Delhi: India and Japan on Friday reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation across key strategic and economic sectors during the 18th India–Japan Strategic Dialogue held in the national capital.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar co-chaired the dialogue with his Japanese counterpart, Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi. Describing the talks as productive, Jaishankar said the Special Strategic and Global Partnership between the two countries is on an “upward trajectory” and holds significant potential to shape the global order and de-risk the international economy.
According to Jaishankar, discussions focused on strengthening cooperation in areas including the economy, maritime security, supply chains, critical minerals, technology, people-to-people exchanges, and multilateral engagement. He noted that the breadth of the agenda reflected the shared interests and strong mutual understanding between New Delhi and Tokyo.
The two sides also exchanged views on developments in the Indo-Pacific region as well as wider regional and global issues of common concern.
The India–Japan Strategic Dialogue is a key institutional mechanism aimed at enhancing coordination on strategic, political, and global challenges, underscoring the growing convergence between the two countries in an evolving geopolitical landscape.
