Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw met Japan’s Minister for Digital Transformation, Taro Kono, on Friday to discuss strengthening digital cooperation between India and Japan. The discussions focused on avenues for collaboration and innovation in the digital sector, aiming to enhance ties in emerging technologies.
Sharing details of the meeting on X, Vaishnaw said, “Met with H.E. Mr. Taro Kono, Minister for Digital Transformation of Japan, to discuss strengthening India-Japan digital ties. Explored avenues for collaboration and innovation in the digital landscape, focusing on futuristic technological advancements.”
Vaishnaw, who arrived in Japan on Thursday, also visited Gandhi Park in Tokyo, where he paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi.
In addition to the digital discussions, Vaishnaw held talks with Japan’s Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism, Tetsuo Saito, on Thursday. The two ministers discussed enhancing railway cooperation and fostering deeper cultural ties between India and Japan. “Had a productive discussion with Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Japan, H.E. Mr. Tetsuo Saito on enhancing India-Japan railway cooperation, promoting economic growth and deepening cultural ties,” Vaishnaw shared on X.
Further meetings included discussions with Masafumi Mori, Special Advisor to Japan’s Prime Minister, where Vaishnaw explored the current and future trajectory of the India-Japan strategic partnership. “Met H.E. Mr. Masafumi Mori, Special Advisor to the Hon’ble Prime Minister of Japan, for a comprehensive discussion on the current state and future trajectory of the India-Japan strategic partnership,” Vaishnaw noted in a post on X.
Upon his arrival in Japan, Vaishnaw greeted the country on X, saying, “Namaste! Japan, the Land of the Rising Sun.”
In a broader context, India and Japan have recently reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining a rules-based international order grounded in the principles of the UN Charter, emphasizing respect for national sovereignty, territorial integrity, and peaceful dispute resolution. This commitment was highlighted during the 2+2 meeting in Delhi, attended by Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, and Japan’s Foreign Affairs Minister Kamikawa Yoko, along with Japan’s Defence Minister Kihara Minoru.
Both nations continue to support ASEAN’s centrality and the “ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific” (AOIP), advocating for openness, transparency, and inclusivity, while upholding international law and the peaceful settlement of disputes. The ministers also condemned terrorism in all forms and stressed the need for justice for the perpetrators of attacks such as 26/11 in Mumbai and Pathankot.
These developments reflect the growing strategic and economic partnership between India and Japan across various sectors, including digital technology, infrastructure, and defence cooperation.