At the 18th India-Japan Strategic Dialogue in New Delhi, Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar celebrated the transformation of India-Japan relations into a comprehensive strategic alliance. Speaking to Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, he emphasized India’s top priority on partnering with Japan across key global stages including the Quad, UN, G4, and G20.
‘Over the last two decades, we’ve elevated our friendship to a broad, meaningful, and strategic level,’ Jaishankar noted. He credited Japanese Prime Ministers for laying the groundwork for the Indo-Pacific vision, which closely aligns with India’s free and open Indo-Pacific outlook. This shared perspective is vital amid today’s volatile world order.
Jaishankar welcomed Motegi, referencing his travels across the Philippines, Qatar, Israel, and Palestine, which underscore converging interests in the Indo-Pacific and West Asia, including energy corridors. As frontrunner democracies and economic giants, both nations bear the responsibility to mold international norms.
Looking ahead to 2027, marking 75 years of diplomatic ties, the partnership continues its upward trajectory. Bilateral talks will address specific requirements, building on prior discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The bond transcends strategy and economics, evident in personal rapport between leaders like Modi, Kishida, and the late Abe.
This high-level engagement highlights deepening defense, trade, and technological collaborations. In an era of uncertainty, India and Japan’s synergy offers stability and progress, potentially reshaping regional security architectures and global governance.