In 2014, the relationship between the two countries were upgraded to ‘Special Global and Strategic Partnership (SGSP)' from ‘Strategic and Global Partnership’ to align their geo-economic and geo-strategic interests.
- Also, recently, third 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue between India-Japan was held in New Delhi.
About India-Japan SGSP
- SGSP is a reflection of the imperative for a strategic partnership between the two countries that went beyond traditional security concerns.
- Key Pillars of SGSP
- Global Partnership for Peace and Security in the Region and the World
- Civil Nuclear Energy, Non-proliferation and Export Control
- Exploring Science, Inspiring Innovation, Developing Technology, Connecting People
Key outcomes of the 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue
- Committed to enhance cooperation in Defence Equipment, Critical, and Emerging Technology domains.
- Enhancing partnership in co-production and co-development with a focus on Make-in-India.
Areas of Cooperation between India and Japan
- Indo-Pacific Region: Common responses through strategies like Japan’s Free and Open Indo-Pacific and India’s Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative.
- Developmental cooperation: Asia-Africa Growth Corridor, Act East Forum, etc.
- Minilaterals: QUAD Security Dialogue, Supply Chain Resilience Initiative, etc.
About 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue
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