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Japan's Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi to Visit India for Strategic Talks

Japan's Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi is scheduled to visit India later this month, following up on high-level discussions between the two nations' leaders. The visit aims to concretize cooperation in critical and emerging technologies like semiconductors and artificial intelligence, as outlined in their joint vision. Both countries emphasized strengthening their partnership across security, defence, and economic fields. The leaders also agreed to collaborate closely to realize a "Free and Open Indo-Pacific" for regional stability.

Key Points: Japan Foreign Minister to Visit India for Tech, Security Talks

  • Strategic visit to deepen bilateral ties
  • Focus on semiconductors & AI cooperation
  • Strengthening security & defence partnership
  • Advancing a Free & Open Indo-Pacific
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Japan's Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi to visit India later this month

Japan's FM Toshimitsu Motegi to visit India, building on PM Modi's talks to boost cooperation in semiconductors, AI, and Indo-Pacific security.

"leverage both countries' strengths to foster innovation and growth in the areas of critical and emerging technologies - Japanese Foreign Ministry"

New Delhi, January 6

Toshimitsu Motegi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan, is set to visit India later this month, sources told.

The visit comes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting in November on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in South Africa.

Japan had underlined its commitment to deepen cooperation with India in critical and emerging technologies, including semiconductors and artificial intelligence, during a bilateral meeting between the two leaders.

According to a statement issued by the Japanese Foreign Ministry, the meeting began at 1:40 pm local time and lasted for about 35 minutes. At the outset, Prime Minister Modi offered his heartfelt congratulations to Prime Minister Takaichi on her assumption of office and expressed his pleasure at the opportunity to hold a face-to-face meeting.

In her response, Prime Minister Takaichi expressed her gratitude and conveyed her heartfelt condolences to the victims of the recent terrorist attack in Delhi and offered her sincere prayers for the swift recovery of those injured.

She also stated that she would like to work with Prime Minister Modi to make Japan-India relations more robust and prosperous. In response, Prime Minister Modi expressed his appreciation, the statement added.

Prime Minister TAKAICHI further stated that, based on the Japan-India Joint Vision for the Next Decade launched during Prime Minister Modi's visit to Japan, she is determined to achieve tangible results across a wide range of fields, including security and defence, the economy, and people-to-people exchanges.

She also mentioned that she aims to "leverage both countries' strengths to foster innovation and growth in the areas of critical and emerging technologies, such as semiconductors and AI, and to concretise cooperation in the area of economic security," as per the Japanese foreign ministry.

In response, Prime Minister Modi stated his intention to advance concrete cooperation in these areas.

The two leaders also concurred to cooperate in realising a "Free and Open Indo-Pacific."

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 relationship strengthening. Japan's condolences for the Delhi attack were a thoughtful gesture. Hoping this visit brings more Japanese investment and creates skilled jobs for our youth. The people-to-people exchange part is important too.
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Rohit P
"Free and Open Indo-Pacific" is the key phrase here. With China's growing assertiveness, strong India-Japan ties are essential for balance in our region. Hope the defence and security talks lead to something concrete, not just statements.
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Sarah B
While the strategic partnership is vital, I hope these "tangible results" also filter down to benefit ordinary citizens. Sometimes these high-level visits feel disconnected from ground realities. More focus on affordable tech transfer and collaborative research in our universities would be great.
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Vikram M
Japan's precision and India's scale - it's a perfect match for manufacturing and tech. Let's get those semiconductor fabs built! This is how we become truly *atmanirbhar*. Jai Hind!
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Karthik V
The meeting lasted only 35 minutes? Seems quite short for such important discussions. Hopefully the Foreign Minister's visit will have more detailed working sessions. The intent is good, but execution is key.

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