External Affairs Minister highlights stronger ties at India-Japan Forum
New Delhi
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday took part in the opening session of the India-Japan Forum in New Delhi and stressed the need for deeper cooperation between the two countries in a changing global order. Sharing his views on X, he said the discussions focused on evolving global challenges and the importance of closer India-Japan partnership.
Organised by the Ananta Centre in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs, the India-Japan Forum brings together top leaders and experts from both nations to shape future bilateral and strategic cooperation. The forum aims to strengthen partnership through dialogue, build trust, explore new opportunities and prepare a joint roadmap for future engagement. The closed-door meeting is attended by 70 to 80 invited participants and follows Chatham House rules for free and open discussion.
Earlier, during the forum’s inaugural session held on December 6, Jaishankar spoke about expanding cooperation in key areas such as semiconductors, defence, economic ties and technology. He underlined the need to build resilient supply chains, boost digital governance and strengthen the role of the Quad in the Indo-Pacific region.
He also spoke about the rise in Indian foreign travel, noting a steady increase in passport issuance and overseas tourism. However, he said Japan has not yet fully benefited from this growing trend of Indian tourists. Jaishankar further highlighted the strong potential for semiconductor collaboration between India and Japan, especially as both nations work closely with Taiwan. He described this partnership as strategically important and capable of reshaping future economic and geopolitical dynamics.
Jaishankar Stresses India-Japan Cooperation
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Sunday attended the opening session of the India-Japan Forum in New Delhi, where he spoke on the changing global order and the need for stronger cooperation between India and Japan. In a post on X, he said the discussions focused on deepening strategic ties. The forum, organised by the Ananta Centre along with the Ministry of External Affairs, aims to promote dialogue and long-term partnership. Recently, senior leaders from both countries have also held meetings to strengthen cooperation in areas such as environment, defence, innovation and talent exchange.
