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Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met Japan’s Vice Minister Takehiro Funakoshi to reinforce their Special Strategic and Global Partnership. The talks covered defense, trade, and regional stability in the Indo-Pacific. Both sides explored new areas for collaboration, including technology and infrastructure. The meeting highlighted the deepening ties between India and Japan since their partnership upgrade in 2014.

Key Points: Vikram Misri Meets Japan's Takehiro Funakoshi in Delhi Bilateral Talks

  • Vikram Misri and Takehiro Funakoshi strengthen Indo-Pacific stability talks
  • Defense and economic security key focus areas
  • Progress reviewed in India-Japan strategic ties
  • New collaboration avenues explored in tech and infrastructure
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Vikram Misri meets his Japanese counterpart Takehiro Funakoshi in Delhi

India and Japan reaffirm strategic partnership as Vikram Misri and Takehiro Funakoshi discuss Indo-Pacific stability, defense, and economic ties in Delhi.

"They reviewed India-Japan bilateral relations and discussed possibilities of expanded cooperation – Randhir Jaiswal, MEA"

New Delhi, July 28

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with Japan's Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs, Takehiro Funakoshi, on Monday for the bilateral Foreign Secretary-Vice Minister Dialogue in the national capital.

During the dialogue, Misri and his counterpart reaffirmed the growing importance of the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership for peace, prosperity and stability in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond.

Both sides exchanged views on the entire spectrum of the multi-faceted India-Japan bilateral relationship, including political ties, defence and security, economic security, trade and investment, infrastructure cooperation, technology and people-to-people exchanges, MEA stated.

"They also exchanged views on global and regional issues of importance," the statement added.

The dialogue was instrumental in reviewing progress in various dimensions of our ties, exploring new areas of collaboration and contributing to further deepening the bonds of friendship and cooperation between India and Japan.

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"Foreign Secretary @VikramMisri met visiting Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan Takehiro Funakoshi in New Delhi today," Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal wrote on X.

"They reviewed India-Japan bilateral relations and discussed possibilities of expanded cooperation. Also exchanged views on regional & global issues of interest," the post added.

India and Japan share a 'Special Strategic and Global Partnership'. Friendship between the two countries has a long history rooted in spiritual affinity and strong cultural and civilizational ties, MEA stated.

India-Japan relations were elevated to 'Global Partnership' in 2000, 'Strategic and Global Partnership in 2006, and 'Special Strategic and Global Partnership' in 2014. Regular annual summits have been held between India and Japan since 2006 (the last summit was held in March 2022).

In the year 2022, PM Kishida paid an official visit to India to hold the 14th India-Japan Annual Summit. Both sides agreed on a joint statement titled, "Partnership for a Peaceful, Stable and Prosperous Post-COVID World.|

Then again, in 2023, PM Kishida visited India and held a bilateral meeting with PM Modi. PM Kishida also delivered a policy speech titled "The Future of the Indo-Pacific: Japan's New Plan for a 'Free and Open Indo-Pacific.'

- ANI

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Shreya B
Japan has been such a reliable partner for India. From bullet trains to defense cooperation, this relationship keeps growing stronger. But I wish our government would focus more on cultural exchanges too - more Japanese language courses in schools please!
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Aman W
While I appreciate the diplomatic efforts, I hope these meetings translate into actual benefits for common citizens. When will we see the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train become reality? Too many announcements, less visible progress on ground.
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Priya S
Japan's work ethic and precision manufacturing could teach us so much! We should send more Indian students for technical training there. Their metro systems are world-class - Delhi Metro is already a great example of Indo-Japanese collaboration.
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Varun X
The Indo-Pacific focus is crucial with China's growing influence. India and Japan together can maintain balance in the region. But we need more concrete military cooperation - maybe joint naval exercises in Indian Ocean?
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Nisha Z
I visited Japan last year and was amazed by their respect for Indian culture! So many Japanese know about Yoga and Ayurveda. We should promote more tourism exchanges - their hospitality is next level! ✨

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