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.