Free Indo-Pacific a priority for India and Japan: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi emphasized a "free and rules-based Indo-Pacific" as a common priority during Takaichi's first visit to India. Both leaders stressed the need for strategic cooperation, with Takaichi stating the two countries are "perfectly aligned." India and Japan agreed on co-development projects in defence, including a naval radio antenna, and will jointly develop technologies for maritime security and regional peace. An economic session saw Indian and Japanese companies sign 129 MoUs on technology, investment, and AI. Japan is also set to invest $1 trillion across various Indian states.
Key Points
- India and Japan consider a "free and rules-based Indo-Pacific" a shared priority and are committed to strategic cooperation.
- The two nations have initiated their first defence co-development agreement, focusing on a naval radio antenna.
- Joint efforts will be made to develop technologies for maintaining maritime security and regional peace.
- Economic ties were strengthened with 129 MoUs signed between companies in technology, investment, and AI sectors.
- Japan plans significant investments of $1 trillion across various Indian states.
Exam Facts
- Japanese counterpart: Sanae Takaichi.
- 129 MoUs signed on technology, investment, and artificial intelligence.
- Japan plans to invest $1 trillion across Indian states.
- First defence co-development agreement focuses on naval radio antenna.
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