What’s Next for India-Japan Relations? Insights from EAM Jaishankar at the Forum
India-Japan Forum Kicks Off with Key Discussions
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar engaged in discussions about the changing global landscape and the necessity for enhanced cooperation between India and Japan during the inaugural session of the India-Japan Forum held on Sunday.
On social media platform X, EAM Jaishankar expressed his satisfaction in participating in the forum, stating, "I am pleased to participate in the opening session of #IndiaJapanForum in New Delhi. We discussed the evolving world order and the need for deeper India-Japan cooperation."
Pleased to participate in the opening session of #IndiaJapanForum in New Delhi.
Discussed the evolving world order and the imperative of deeper India – Japan cooperation. @AnantaAspen
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) December 7, 2025
As per an official announcement, the India-Japan Forum serves as a venue for leaders from both nations to collaboratively shape their future strategic and bilateral partnerships. This initiative is organized by the Ananta Centre in conjunction with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
The forum's objective is to enhance cooperation, seize opportunities, share insights, foster mutual trust, and establish a collaborative agenda for future endeavors.
On Friday, India's newly appointed Ambassador to Japan, Nagma M. Mallick, met with Japan's Environment Minister, Ishihara Hirotaka, to explore collaborative opportunities between the two countries.
Earlier, on November 23, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held a bilateral meeting during the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, focusing on accelerating cooperation in areas such as innovation, defense, and talent mobility.
On October 27, EAM Jaishankar had a discussion with his Japanese counterpart, Motegi Toshimitsu, during the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, where they agreed to strengthen bilateral relations and work towards implementing a shared vision for the next decade of India-Japan collaboration.
The relationship between India and Japan was elevated to a 'Global Partnership' in 2000, followed by a 'Strategic and Global Partnership' in 2006, and a 'Special Strategic and Global Partnership' in 2014, as noted by the MEA. The defense and security collaboration is a crucial aspect of their bilateral ties, which have strengthened in recent years due to a shared perspective on strategic issues, particularly concerning peace, security, and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.