On the eve of the third edition of Indo-Japan 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Japan’s Foreign Minister Kamikawa Yoko and Defense Minister Kihara Minoru. Both ministers arrived in New Delhi on Aug 19, 2024 for the third Japan-India Foreign and Defense Ministerial Meeting, also known as the 2+2 Dialogue. The meeting, which lasted approximately 65 minutes, highlighted the deepening partnership between India and Japan, particularly in the fields of security, defense, and technology.
Prime Minister Modi welcomed the 3rd Japan-India 2+2 Dialogue and underlined the significance of bolstering security and defense cooperation with Japan, which he described as a crucial partner. He emphasized the potential for collaboration in areas such as technical cooperation, the defense industry, and semiconductors, expressing his desire to further solidify the “Special Strategic and Global Partnership” between the two nations.
In response, Minister Kamikawa acknowledged the shared responsibility of Japan and India for ensuring peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region and the broader international community. She expressed a strong interest in “co-creating” innovative solutions to global challenges, further strengthening the bilateral relationship. Kamikawa also highlighted the importance of the partnership, now in its 10th year, and emphasized the need to advance cooperation in security, economic development, and people-to-people exchanges.
Defense Minister Kihara echoed these sentiments, noting the steady progress in security cooperation between Japan and India as a testament to the shared recognition of its importance. He underscored the significance of continuing joint training and defense equipment cooperation, seeking Prime Minister Modi’s continued support in these areas.
The discussions set the tone for the 2+2 Dialogue, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to enhancing bilateral ties and contributing to regional peace and stability.