India’s Ambassador-designate to Japan, Nagma Mallick, met with Japan’s Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation in agriculture, food processing, and sharing best practices. The Indian Embassy in Japan shared that the discussions aimed at strengthening the partnership between the two countries in these areas.
In a separate meeting, Ambassador-designate Nagma M Mallick engaged with Japan’s Minister of Economic Security in Tokyo. The discussions encompassed various aspects of the bilateral relationship, including economic security, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and cultural ties. The Indian Embassy in Japan highlighted the importance of these dialogues in fostering collaboration between India and Japan.
Recently, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Japanese counterpart Toshimitsu Motegi co-chaired the 18th India-Japan Strategic Dialogue in New Delhi. The dialogue focused on economic cooperation, maritime issues, supply chain management, critical minerals, technology, people-to-people exchanges, and multilateral partnerships. Both ministers expressed optimism about the growth potential of the Special Strategic and Global Partnership between India and Japan.
During a courtesy call on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Toshimitsu Motegi emphasized the natural partnership between Japan and India, based on shared values and strategic interests. The leaders discussed plans to enhance bilateral exchanges in 2027, coinciding with the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. They reaffirmed their commitment to the “Japan-India Joint Vision for the Next Decade” and agreed to elevate the bilateral relationship to new heights.
