Japan and India hold 18th Japan–India Foreign Ministerial Strategic Dialogue in New Delhi

Key facts

• The 18th Japan–India Foreign Ministerial Strategic Dialogue was held in New Delhi, marking the substantive core of Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu’s official visit to India.
• Both sides decided to initiate a Private Sector–led Business-to-Business Dialogue on Economic Security in early 2026.
• A Japan–India AI Strategic Dialogue was formally established to cooperate on artificial intelligence governance, innovation, and competitiveness.
• Japan will contribute to India’s upcoming AI Impact Summit in February 2026.
• The next round of Senior Officials’ Talks on Economic Security and the Joint Working Group on Critical Minerals will be convened.
• The Japan–India Startup Support Initiative (JISSI) was reviewed to promote collaboration between Japanese and Indian startups.
• The Japan–India Intellectual Conclave (Kizuna Dialogue) is scheduled in Shillong in February 2026.
• Foreign Minister Motegi called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, reaffirming the Japan–India partnership as a 'natural partnership' anchored in shared democratic values and strategic interests.