India, Japan to Review Indo-Pacific Situation, Boost Strategic Ties

Strategic Insights -

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa arrived in Delhi on Monday to hold the third India-Japan '2+2' dialogue, a significant high-level meeting aimed at reviewing the situation in the Indo-Pacific region and bolstering bilateral strategic ties. Defence minister Rajnath Singh and external affairs minister S Jaishankar will engage in talks with their Japanese counterparts Kihara Minoru and Kamikawa on Tuesday, focusing on strengthening defence cooperation in the face of rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific.

Key Takeaways:

  • The third India-Japan '2+2' dialogue will review the Indo-Pacific situation and explore ways to expand bilateral strategic ties, with a focus on deepening defence cooperation.
  • The dialogue follows previous editions held in India in 2019 and Japan in 2022, underscoring the importance of the partnership in the Indo-Pacific.
  • The two sides will engage in substantive discussions covering various spheres of India-Japan multifaceted partnership, including defence, security, and economic cooperation.
  • Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will hold bilateral talks with their Japanese counterparts on Tuesday.
  • India and Japan share a 'special strategic and global partnership' based on shared values of democracy, freedom, and rule of law, with defence emerging as one of the most important pillars in these ties.

Statistics:

  • The first edition of the India-Japan '2+2' dialogue was held in India in 2019.
  • The second edition took place in Japan in 2022.
  • India has the '2+2' ministerial format of dialogue with only a few countries, including the US, Australia, and Russia.

Sources:

  • FPJ News Service
  • Indian National Press (Bombay) Pvt. Ltd.
  • Contify.com