India Japan Ties

June 30, 2026 4:45 PM

From Buddhism to skilled workforce: The human bridge connecting India and Japan

People-to-people ties form the cultural foundation of India-Japan relations, rooted in over 1,200 years of civilizational interaction through Buddhism, art, literature and education. Historical figures including Bodhisena, Rabindranath Tagore, Swami Vivekananda, Justice Radha Binod Pal and Rash Behari Bose have contributed significantly to mutual understanding between the two countries. Educational cooperation has expanded considerably through partnerships between universities, research institu...

June 30, 2026 4:45 PM

India and Japan: A partnership shaping the future of the Indo-Pacific

India and Japan share a Special Strategic and Global Partnership, a status accorded in 2014, built on centuries-old civilizational, cultural and spiritual links. One of the earliest recorded interactions dates back to 752 AD, when Indian monk Bodhisena performed the consecration ceremony of the Great Buddha at Todaiji Temple in Nara. In modern history, personalities such as Swami Vivekananda, Rabindranath Tagore, J.R.D. Tata, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, Rash Behari Bose and Justice Radha Binod ...

June 30, 2026 1:47 PM

Trade, technology and investment: The expanding economic story of India and Japan

Economic cooperation has become one of the strongest pillars of India-Japan relations. The India-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) came into force on 1 August 2011, covering trade in goods and services, investments, movement of professionals, intellectual property rights and customs procedures. Under CEPA, tariffs were reduced on approximately 94 per cent of traded items by 2021. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), India-Japan bilateral trade has witness...

June 30, 2026 1:46 PM

From strategic dialogue to defence technology: The new era of India-Japan security cooperation

India and Japan have significantly expanded their defence and security partnership over the past decade, making it a key pillar of their Special Strategic and Global Partnership. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), institutional cooperation is anchored through the 2+2 Foreign and Defence Ministerial Dialogue, established in 2018. Three meetings have been held so far, while regular Defence Ministerial Meetings, National Security Adviser dialogues and military staff talks continu...

November 20, 2025 10:11 AM

India says Joint Crediting Mechanism key to scaling equitable climate action at CoP30

India on Wednesday described the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) as a key instrument for expanding equitable and technology-driven climate action, as Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav joined the 11th JCM Partner Countries’ Meeting on the sidelines of the UN climate summit in Belem, Brazil. The JCM is a bilateral initiative that allows a partner country, such as India, to cooperate with Japan to implement low-carbon projects and receive carbon credits. These credits, generated from proje...

August 29, 2025 4:57 PM

PM Modi, Japanese counterpart Shigeru Ishiba participate in India-Japan Annual Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shigeru Ishiba on Friday participated in the 15th India–Japan Annual Summit at Kantei, the official residence of the Japanese PM. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval, India’s Ambassador to Japan Sibi George, and other senior officials were also present. PM Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome and a Guard of Honour at Kantei before the summit discussions. Earlier in the day, PM Modi and Prime ...

August 29, 2025 4:45 PM

India-Japan parliamentary exchanges in focus as PM Modi meets Japanese Speaker

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met Japan's House of Representatives Speaker Fukushiro Nukaga along with a group of Japanese Members of Parliament, highlighting the growing depth of India–Japan relations. “I had a wonderful meeting with Speaker Fukushiro Nukaga and a group of Members of Parliament from Japan. We discussed the strong and friendly relations between India and Japan, with a special focus on parliamentary exchanges, human resource development, cultural ties and cooperatio...

August 29, 2025 1:51 PM

Capital in India does not just grow, it multiplies: PM Modi at India-Japan Economic Forum

Highlighting India’s transformation over the past decade and its growing appeal as a global investment destination, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that “capital in India does not just grow, it multiplies.” Addressing the India-Japan Economic Forum in Tokyo at the start of his two-day official visit, PM Modi underlined the country’s robust growth trajectory and the deepening strategic partnership with Japan. Citing a survey by the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO), ...

August 29, 2025 9:34 AM

Truly commendable: PM Modi lauds Indian community in Japan for preserving cultural roots

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday lauded the Indian community in Japan for their commitment to preserving the their cultural roots while making meaningful contributions to the Japanese society. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Deeply touched by the warmth and affection of the Indian community here in Tokyo. Their commitment to preserving our cultural roots while contributing meaningfully to Japanese society is truly commendable. In a few hours from now, will be interacting with a group of ...

August 29, 2025 10:17 AM

Opportunity to deepen existing partnerships: PM Modi arrives in Tokyo for two-day official visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tokyo on Friday, marking the start of his two-day official visit to Japan to attend the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit. He said that the visit would provide an opportunity to deepen existing partnerships and explore new avenues of collaboration. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Landed in Tokyo. As India and Japan continue to strengthen their developmental cooperation, I look forward to engaging with PM Ishiba and others during this visit, thus providing a...