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IN PHOTOS: India-Japan defence partnership crucial for a free, open Indo-Pacific

Updated On: 19 August, 2024 09:12 PM IST | Sanjana Deshpande

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa arrived in New Delhi on Monday to participate in the third India-Japan `2+2` dialogue, aimed at reviewing the Indo-Pacific region`s situation and enhancing bilateral strategic ties. Pics/ PTI

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa arrived in New Delhi on Monday to participate in the third India-Japan `2+2` dialogue, aimed at reviewing the Indo-Pacific region`s situation and enhancing bilateral strategic ties. Pics/ PTI

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Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa arrived in New Delhi on Monday to participate in the third India-Japan `2+2` dialogue, aimed at reviewing the Indo-Pacific region`s situation and enhancing bilateral strategic ties. Pics/ PTI

India`s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar are set to hold talks with their Japanese counterparts, Defence Minister Kihara Minoru and Foreign Minister Kamikawa, on Tuesday.

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India`s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar are set to hold talks with their Japanese counterparts, Defence Minister Kihara Minoru and Foreign Minister Kamikawa, on Tuesday.

The Indian Defence Ministry emphasised that a strengthened India-Japan defence partnership is essential for maintaining a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific, especially given the current global climate.

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The Indian Defence Ministry emphasised that a strengthened India-Japan defence partnership is essential for maintaining a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific, especially given the current global climate.

The dialogue is expected to focus on expanding cooperation in the Indo-Pacific, particularly in response to China`s increasing military activities in the region.

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The dialogue is expected to focus on expanding cooperation in the Indo-Pacific, particularly in response to China`s increasing military activities in the region.

The India-Japan `2+2` dialogue began in 2019 in India, with the second edition held in Japan in 2022. The ongoing discussions will further solidify the strategic partnership between the two nations.

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The India-Japan `2+2` dialogue began in 2019 in India, with the second edition held in Japan in 2022. The ongoing discussions will further solidify the strategic partnership between the two nations.

Besides the `2+2` dialogue, separate bilateral meetings will take place, where the ministers will review existing cooperation and explore new initiatives, with discussions also covering regional and global issues of mutual interest.

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Besides the `2+2` dialogue, separate bilateral meetings will take place, where the ministers will review existing cooperation and explore new initiatives, with discussions also covering regional and global issues of mutual interest.

The Defence Ministry highlighted that India and Japan share a `Special Strategic and Global Partnership` founded on common values like democracy, freedom, and the rule of law.

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The Defence Ministry highlighted that India and Japan share a `Special Strategic and Global Partnership` founded on common values like democracy, freedom, and the rule of law.

 Defence collaboration has emerged as a crucial aspect of the India-Japan partnership, with the current visit expected to deepen this cooperation further.

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 Defence collaboration has emerged as a crucial aspect of the India-Japan partnership, with the current visit expected to deepen this cooperation further.

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