Washington DC [US], January 20 (ANI): The Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan Takeshi Iwaya stated that Japan and India, sharing widespread basic values, have an important duty for peace and prosperity of the worldwide society, an announcement by Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated.
In response, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated that he want to deepen the bilateral relations between each the international locations.
“At the outset, Minister Iwaya, while referring that Minister Jaishankar expressed Japan-India relations as “probably the most pure and strategic relations in Asia” in his book, stated that Japan and India, sharing common fundamental values, have a great responsibility for peace and prosperity of the international society. In response, Minister Jaishankar stated that he would like to deepen bilateral relation together with Minister Iwaya,” the assertion stated.
The Ministers stated that the interval between April 2025- March 2026 can be celebrated as “Japan India Science Technology and Innovation Exchange Year”.
“Both Ministers exchanged views on concrete efforts for bilateral cooperation in various areas such as security, economy and people-to-people exchange. During the meeting, considering that this year marks the 40th anniversary of the signing of the agreement on cooperation in the field of science and technology, they concurred to designate the period from April this year to March of the following year as “Japan India Science Technology and Innovation Exchange Year” (STIY25) to further advance cooperation by leveraging each other’s strengths in the fields of science, technology, and innovation. Both Ministers also held discussions on efforts by the Quad (Japan-Australia-India-US),” the assertion learn.
In a publish on X, Japan’s MOFA shares some glimpses of the assembly.
“On January 19, commencing at 4:30 pm local time, for approximately 40 minutes, Mr IWAYA Takeshi, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, held a Japan-India Foreign Ministers’ Meeting with Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of India during his visit to Washington DC to attend the Presidential Inauguration Ceremony,” the assertion stated.
In a publish on X, Jaishankar stated, “Good to meet with FM Takeshi Iwaya of Japan. Reviewed the progress in our bilateral cooperation. Also discussed developments pertaining to Quad.”The Quad is a diplomatic partnership between Australia, India, Japan, and the United States dedicated to supporting an open, steady and affluent Indo-Pacific that’s inclusive and resilient. (ANI)