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October 14, 2026 12:30 PM

India seeks open, inclusive Indo-Pacific, says Rajnath Singh at ASEAN-India defence forum

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday called for greater cooperation between India and ASEAN to promote peace, stability and security in the Indo-Pacific region. He stressed the importance of mutual trust, respect for sovereignty, adherence to international law and dialogue to address emerging security challenges. Addressing the first ASEAN-India Defence Think Tank Forum at the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA) in New Delhi, the Defence Minister said Indi...

September 28, 2026 11:53 PM

India, Fiji discuss maritime security, military training, defence industry collaboration at JWG meeting

India and Fiji on Monday held discussions on maritime security, military training, cyber training and defence industry collaboration, as the two countries sought to further strengthen bilateral defence cooperation at the second India–Fiji Bilateral Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting in New Delhi. The two sides also discussed capacity building, service-to-service engagements and enhanced institutional cooperation between the Armed Forces of India and Fiji, while expressing satisfaction over the...

September 22, 2026 9:45 AM

EAM Jaishankar calls on nations with shared objectives to act together on threats

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Monday urged countries sharing international objectives to act together against threats to choke points, dominance, and disruptions. “Where there is a threat of choke points, dominance, and disruption, de-risking and diversifying must be encouraged, and where there is a compelling cause or a powerful case, the like-minded must have the confidence to come together”, he said at the Partners for Multilateralism, International Law, Peace and Pros...

July 9, 2026 12:01 PM

From Tsunami Relief to Strategic Partnership: How the Quad Has Evolved

The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad), comprising India, Australia, Japan and the United States, has evolved into a broad-based partnership focused on promoting a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific. Since its inception, the grouping has steadily expanded cooperation across maritime security, economic resilience, critical technologies and humanitarian assistance. Origins of the Quad The Quad traces its origins to the coordinated humanitarian response mounted by India, Australia, Japan a...

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...

June 1, 2026 10:25 PM

EAM Jaishankar, Australian Defence Minister share assessments on regional developments

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met with visiting Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles on Monday, sharing assessments on regional developments, Indo-Pacific and the further advancement of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between both countries. “A pleasure to meet Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles of Australia today. Shared assessments on regional developments, Indo-Pacific and further advancement of our Comprehensive Str...

May 26, 2026 10:11 PM

Australian Foreign Minister calls on PM Modi, discusses growing strategic ties

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong on Tuesday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, holding discussions on the growing India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in various sectors. “Happy to receive Senator Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Australia. We discussed the growing India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in areas such as defence, trade, technology and ensuring supply chain resilience. India and Australia will continue to work for a...