Highlighting the significance of the India visit, Japanese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Toshihiro Kitamura said Motegi's trip marks his first foreign visit this year and reflects Japan's priority on strengthening partnerships with countries like India.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday underscored the importance of economic security, calling it "paramount" and stressing the need to de-risk both national and global economies amid an uncertain international economic environment.
The delegations also discussed collaboration in emerging areas, including the use of advanced technology, information sharing, training programmes, and personnel exchanges. Both sides expressed satisfaction over the progress made since the last High-Level Meeting and agreed on the importa
US Ambassador to China, David Perdue, on Tuesday reaffirmed the Quad's role in maintaining a "free and open" Indo-Pacific during a meeting with Quad ambassadors in Beijing, highlighting the strength of the US-Australia-India-Japan partnership amid ongoing large-scale Chinese military exer
Amid the opposition's allegations that the SHANTI bill was passed under pressure from America, foreign expert Robinder Sachdev said that "this bill was long overdue for India to achieve its green energy. This will create the right environment for private operators and vendors."
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal held discussions with Tatsuo Yasunaga, Chairman of the Japan-India Business Cooperation Committee (JIBCC), to explore ways to further strengthen trade and economic ties between India and Japan.
S&P Global Market Intelligence highlighted that the Asia-Pacific's overall M&A value has dropped to USD 382.22 billion as of November 2025, reflecting a downward trend from previous years.
The third Quad Counter Terrorism Working Group (CTWG) meeting between India, Japan, Australia, and the United States was held in New Delhi on December 4 and 5 here with Quad partners unequivocally condemning terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including cross-border terrorism.<
The MEA noted in its statement that the two leaders reaffirmed the importance of the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership, which is based on civilizational connect, shared values, mutual goodwill, and a commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. The leaders underscored their
This meeting was the first time the two leaders met in person since Sanae Takaichi assumed office as Japan's first female Prime Minister in October 2025. PM Modi had previously held a congratulatory phone call with her on October 29, 2025.