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India-Japan Relations | INTERNATIONAL

Energy, Infrastructure & Technology
n Boosting green energy: Under the ‘India-Japan
Cooperative Biogas Development Initiative’, the goal is to
set up 1,000 biogas and organic fertiliser plants in India.
n Bullet train by 2027: The Japanese PM assured that
Japan would provide all necessary assistance to launch Trade and Investment
bullet train services in India by 2027. n Ambitious 10 trillion yen Target: A firm
n Strong voice for consumer nations: As major energy resolve to push Japanese investment into
consumers, both nations will further strengthen their India beyond the 10-trillion-yen mark over
voices on the global stage. the next decade.
n Cooperation in energy transport: Both countries will n Major Business Agreements: Over 100
collaborate to ensure the safe maritime transport of oil new business agreements were signed
and natural gas. between the two nations in the past year, set
n Secure AI ecosystem: Emphasis on creating a safe and to bring more than $10 billion in Japanese
trustworthy AI ecosystem for the entire world, including investment to India.
the Indo-Pacific region. n Fast-Track Investment System: The
n Opportunities for Indian AI talent: Japan will invite investment climate will be enhanced through
500 skilled AI professionals from India by 2030. a fast-track mechanism under the ‘India-Japan
Industrial Competitiveness Partnership’.
Tourism and People-to-People Connect: The
number of travellers between India and Japan is n Strategic Supply Chains: Supply chain
mechanisms in strategic sectors – such as
set to exceed 5.40 lakh by the year 2025. semiconductors, quantum technology, and
advanced materials – will be streamlined and
Regional and Global Issues strengthened.
n Vision for a Prosperous Indo-Pacific: Cooperation
among like-minded nations will be enhanced to achieve
the shared goal of a strong and prosperous Indo-Pacific. tional order that is free, open, and based on
n A firm stance on maritime security: Deliberations on the rule of law.
the situation in the East and South China Seas; strong Both prime ministers directed their respec-
opposition to any unilateral attempts to alter the status quo. tive ministers to organise the fourth round of
n Respect for International Law: Maritime disputes must the ‘2+2’ ministerial meeting in Tokyo by the
be resolved peacefully and strictly within the framework end of the year. The leaders appreciated the
of international law. progress made under the ‘Economic Security
n Concern over North Korea: The demand for complete Initiative’, including the inaugural private-sec-
nuclear disarmament, in accordance with UN Security
Council resolutions, was reiterated. tor economic security dialogue held this year
n Urgent UNSC Reform: A pledge to work alongside and the second round of these talks. Addi-
other G-4 nations for urgent reform of the UN Security tionally, the ‘India-Japan Joint Declaration on
Council, including the expansion of both permanent and Economic Security Cooperation’ was approved
non-permanent categories. to foster project-based collaboration in key
n Mutual Support for Seats: India and Japan agreed to sectors such as semiconductors, critical miner-
support each other’s candidatures for non-permanent seats als, information and communication technolo-
on the Security Council for the 2028-29 and 2033-34 terms.
gy, clean energy, and pharmaceuticals. n

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