Jaishankar Meets Japanese FM Iwaya to Deepen Indo-Japan Strategic Ties, Indo-Pacific Cooperation
/ Jul 01, 2025, 07:35PM IST
On the sidelines of the Quad Foreign Ministers' meeting in Washington, DC, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya to bolster strategic cooperation between India and Japan. The two leaders discussed a wide range of issues from infrastructure, investment, and mobility to the broader Indo-Pacific vision and Quad collaboration. With shared concerns over regional security and China's assertiveness, the India-Japan partnership has become increasingly vital. In his remarks, Jaishankar said, 'Had comprehensive discussions on infrastructure, investment, and mobility. Exchanged views on deepening our Quad engagement for a free and open Indo-Pacific.' As the geopolitical landscape shifts, this deepening Special Strategic and Global Partnership between India and Japan reflects both nations' commitment to peace, stability, and economic growth in the region.#indiaus #indiajapan #jaishankar #quadforeignministers #indopacificstrategy #strategicpartnership #diplomaticrelations #modidiplomacy #asiapacific #geopolitics #foreignpolicy #japanforeignminister #economiccooperation #globalalliances #regionalsecurity #indiaforeignaffairs #quad2025 #infrastructuretalks #bilateralties #japanindiafriendship #toi #toibharat #bharat #breakingnews #indianews
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