Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi visited New Delhi and met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting the importance of the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership in promoting peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. During the meeting, both leaders discussed the significant role played by their partnership in advancing peace, stability, and prosperity.
Minister Motegi, who is in India to attend the Japan-US-Australia-India Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, had a 30-minute courtesy call with PM Modi. They discussed various initiatives outlined in the Japan-India Joint Vision for the Next 10 Years, focusing on security, economy, investment, innovation, and people-to-people exchanges. Both sides also agreed to collaborate in building a strong and prosperous Indo-Pacific region under the Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP) framework.
In a statement from the Japanese Foreign Ministry, it was confirmed that Japan and India will work together to achieve tangible outcomes in economic growth through investments, innovation, and knowledge sharing. Additionally, they will cooperate in economic security matters to ensure mutual benefits.
Minister Motegi also held discussions with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, where they committed to enhancing defense and security cooperation based on the revised security declaration from the previous year. The ministers also pledged to advance various initiatives in people-to-people exchanges to strengthen bilateral cooperation, especially in light of the upcoming 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries next year.
The ministers addressed regional issues, including the Indo-Pacific and the Middle East, and affirmed their commitment to close communication to tackle challenges such as ensuring safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. They also agreed to collaborate in maintaining a stable supply of energy and essential goods in Southeast Asia and South Asia.
