What happened?
On 28 July 2025, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with Japan’s Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs, Takehiro Funakoshi, in New Delhi for the India–Japan Foreign Secretary–Vice Minister Dialogue. Both sides reaffirmed the importance of the India–Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership in ensuring peace, prosperity, and stability in the Indo-Pacific and beyond.The meeting covered a broad range of issues, including political relations, defence and security cooperation, trade and investment, economic security, infrastructure, technology, and cultural exchanges. They also reviewed progress in ongoing initiatives and discussed new areas for collaboration. Regional and global issues were also discussed.
Why it matters to India
This dialogue reinforces India’s close strategic ties with Japan, a key partner in the Indo-Pacific. It supports India’s goals of regional stability, economic growth, and technological advancement, while deepening cooperation in critical sectors under a shared democratic framework.