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India, Japan Boost Defence Tech & Economic Security in Strategic Talks

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with Sadamasa Oue, Special Advisor to Japan's Prime Minister, to discuss enhancing defence technology and economic security cooperation. The talks are part of the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership, which has seen consistent elevation since 2000. The defence and security partnership is a key pillar, strengthened by a shared outlook on peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. The meeting follows recent congratulatory exchanges between the countries' foreign ministers and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's message to Japanese lawmaker Sanae Takaichi.

Key Points: India-Japan Talks: Strengthening Defence Tech & Economic Security

  • Defence tech cooperation discussed
  • Economic security partnership
  • Convergence on Indo-Pacific stability
  • Recent high-level diplomatic exchanges
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India, Japan discuss strengthening defence technology cooperation, economic security

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri meets Japan's PM advisor to bolster defence technology cooperation and economic security under the Special Strategic Partnership.

"productive exchange of views on strengthening the defence technology and economic security pillars - Randhir Jaiswal, MEA"

New Delhi, March 6

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri held a meeting with Special Advisor to Japan's Prime Minister Sadamasa Oue on Friday, discussing strengthening the defence technology and economic security.

"Foreign Secretary Shri Vikram Misri met Sadamasa Oue, Special Advisor to the Prime Minister of Japan. They had a productive exchange of views on strengthening the defence technology and economic security pillars of the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership," Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal posted on X.

India-Japan relations were elevated to 'Global Partnership' in 2000, 'Strategic and Global Partnership' in 2006, and 'Special Strategic and Global Partnership' in 2014, according to Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). Defence and Security partnership forms an integral pillar of India-Japan bilateral ties. In recent years, the defence exchanges have gained strength in recent years due to growing convergence on strategic matters and its significance is growing from the common outlook on issues of peace, security and stability of the Indo-Pacific Region.

On February 24, Japan's Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi on Tuesday thanked External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar for his congratulatory message on his reappointment to the post and stated that he is looking forward to strengthening bilateral ties with India and realising a Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FIOP).

Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs shared Toshimitsu Motegi's statement on X.

"I appreciate your congratulatory message on my reappointment. I look forward to continuously working with you S Jaishankar to strengthen bilateral relations and to realize a 'Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP)'. Minister for Foreign Affairs MOTEGI Toshimitsu," the statement read.

Motegi's statement came in response to EAM Jaishankar's congratulatory message on his reappointment as Japan's Foreign Minister.

In a statement shared on X, EAM Jaishankar wrote, "Congratulate FM Toshimitsu Motegi on his reappointment as Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan. Look forward to working together to advance our Special Strategic and Global Partnership."

Earlier, on February 8, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Sanae Takaichi on her victory in Japan's House of Representatives election.

In his message, PM Modi expressed confidence that he and Takaichi will continue to take the friendship between India and Japan to greater heights.

"Congratulations, Sanae Takaichi, on your landmark victory in the elections to the House of Representatives! Our Special Strategic and Global Partnership plays a vital role in enhancing global peace, stability and prosperity. I am confident that under your able leadership, we will continue to take the India-Japan friendship to greater heights," PM Modi posted on X.

In response to his wishes, Sanae Takaichi thanked PM Modi and stated that she is looking forward to working with him to strengthen the Special Strategic and Global Partnership between the two nations.

"Thank you very much, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, for your warm congratulations on the House of Representatives election. I look forward to continuing to work together with you to strengthen the Special Strategic and Global Partnership between Japan and India and to cooperate in realising a Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP)," Takaichi posted on X.

- IANS

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Sarah B
As someone working in the tech sector, I hope this leads to more joint ventures and skill transfers. Economic security is just as important as military security in today's world. A smart move by both nations.
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Rohit P
Free and Open Indo-Pacific is a shared goal we must pursue. With China's assertiveness, such partnerships with democratic nations like Japan are not just beneficial but necessary for regional stability. Good diplomacy.
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Priya S
While I support stronger ties, I hope the focus on defence doesn't overshadow other crucial areas like climate change collaboration, healthcare, and people-to-people exchanges. The partnership should be holistic.
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Michael C
The consistency in the relationship across different Japanese administrations is impressive. It shows the partnership is based on shared strategic interests, not just individual leaders. That's the sign of a mature alliance.
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Kavya N
Japan's bullet train technology is world-class. I hope some of this "defence technology" discussion also translates into faster progress on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail corridor! 🤞 One can dream.

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