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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...

May 26, 2026 9:56 PM

PM Modi meets Japanese FM Toshimitsu Motegi, discusses Indo-Pacific cooperation

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi on Tuesday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, reaffirming during the discussions the vital role being played by the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership in advancing peace and stability across the Indo-Pacific. “Delighted to receive Mr Toshimitsu Motegi, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan. Reaffirmed the vital role of the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership in advancing peace, stability and prosp...

May 26, 2026 4:58 PM

Quad reaffirms commitment to free Indo-Pacific, unveils new initiatives on maritime security, critical minerals

The Quad nations reaffirmed their commitment to a free, open and rules-based Indo-Pacific while unveiling a series of initiatives aimed at strengthening maritime security, economic resilience, critical technologies and disaster response cooperation across the region, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday. In a joint statement issued after the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi, the foreign ministers of Australia, India and Japan along with the Secretary of State of ...

February 19, 2026 9:32 PM

India-France bilateral relationship is at highest point, we want to do much more: French President Macron

Asserting that India-France relations are at their "highest point," French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday said the two countries now share a Special Global Strategic Partnership which is unique and will expand further. speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in the national capital, Macron said India and France have built very strong relations over the past few years, which his visit has helped to consolidate, particularly in the area of defence. "This ...