India, Japan deepen defence ties with focus on industrial collaboration, cyber security and Indo-Pacific
India and Japan held the eighth Defence Policy Dialogue in Tokyo, where both sides explored ways to strengthen cooperation in defence industrial collaboration, technological innovation, cyber security, space and other emerging strategic domains.
The Indian delegation was led by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, while Japan was represented by Vice Minister of Defence for International Affairs Kano Koji. The two sides reviewed the regional and global security environment and reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership.
The dialogue covered the full spectrum of bilateral defence cooperation, including military exchanges, maritime cooperation, joint exercises, defence equipment and technology collaboration, capacity building and institutional engagements. Both countries also welcomed the steady expansion of defence ties and agreed to maintain regular high-level exchanges.
India and Japan expressed satisfaction over their growing convergence on regional and global security issues and reiterated their commitment to promoting a free, open and rules-based Indo-Pacific based on respect for international law.
Ahead of the dialogue, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh met Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, conveyed greetings from Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and extended an invitation for him to visit India. The discussions also reviewed preparations for the upcoming India-Japan 2+2 ministerial dialogue later this year.
The meeting followed Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent visit to India and highlighted the growing momentum in bilateral defence cooperation, reflecting the two nations' shared commitment to peace, security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
