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Japan's FM Motegi Visits India to Strengthen Strategic Ties with Jaishankar

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi is visiting India from January 15 to 17 for high-level talks. His agenda includes a meeting with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar at Hyderabad House to deepen the strategic partnership. The visit follows up on discussions between Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Sanae Takaichi at the G20 summit, focusing on defence, trade, and technology collaboration. Both nations aim to strengthen their alliance for a free and open Indo-Pacific.

Key Points: Japan Foreign Minister Motegi India Visit: Agenda, Meetings

  • Motegi to meet EAM S Jaishankar
  • Focus on defence, trade & Indo-Pacific
  • Follow-up to Modi-Takaichi G20 meeting
  • Discuss AI, semiconductors, infrastructure
  • Wreath-laying at Raj Ghat planned
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Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi to visit India

Japanese FM Toshimitsu Motegi visits India Jan 15-17 for talks with EAM S Jaishankar, focusing on defence, trade & Indo-Pacific partnership.

"reaffirmed the importance of the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership - Ministry of External Affairs"

New Delhi, January 14

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi is set to visit India from January 15 to 17, as per the media advisory shared by the Ministry of External Affairs.

As per the Ministry of External Affairs, Japan's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Toshimitsu Motegi, will arrive in New Delhi on January 15. On January 16, he will meet External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar at Hyderabad House. On January 17, he will lay a wreath at Raj Ghat and later visit the Delhi Metro, after which he will emplane from Delhi.

The meeting comes after PM Modi and Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi met in Johannesburg earlier this year on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders' Summit in South Africa.

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 civilisational connection, shared values, mutual goodwill, and a commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. The leaders underscored their commitment to deepening the India-Japan partnership for regional and global peace, prosperity and stability.

They acknowledged the steady progress made in bilateral ties during the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit and called for expeditious implementation of the outcomes agreed upon in a wide range of areas such as defence and security, trade and investment, SMEs, Artificial Intelligence, critical minerals, semiconductors, infrastructure development, technology and innovation, and people-to-people exchanges.

They also discussed collaborative opportunities in strategic sectors between India and Japan and exchanged views on regional and global issues. Prime Minister Takaichi expressed strong support for the AI Summit to be hosted by India in February 2026.

MEA said that both leaders emphasised that India and Japan remain valued partners and trusted friends. Strong ties between the two countries are indispensable for regional and global peace, prosperity, and stability. The leaders agreed to stay in touch and meet again at the earliest opportunity.

- ANI

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Priya S
Good to see the focus on a "free and open Indo-Pacific". With China's increasing assertiveness, strong India-Japan ties are crucial for regional balance. Hope the talks on defence and critical minerals yield concrete results.
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Rohit P
The visit seems well-planned with the wreath at Raj Ghat showing respect. But I hope these high-level meetings translate into faster implementation on the ground. We've been talking about the bullet train for years now.
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Sarah B
As someone working in tech, the mention of AI and semiconductor collaboration is the most exciting part. Japan's expertise combined with India's talent pool can be a game-changer. Hope the 2026 AI Summit is a success!
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Vikram M
Strong ties with Japan are a cornerstone of our foreign policy. The civilisational connection mentioned is real – the shared values of democracy and peace. More people-to-people exchanges will strengthen this bond further.
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Karthik V
While the strategic partnership is important, I hope SMEs get the focus they deserve. Japanese investment and technology can really boost our small and medium enterprises, creating more jobs here.

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