Modi Reaffirms India-Japan Partnership's Crucial Role in Indo-Pacific Stability

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed the importance of the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership during his meeting with Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi. Both leaders, who participated in the 11th Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting, underscored the role of this partnership in promoting peace, stability, and prosperity across the Indo-Pacific region.

Quad Cooperation and Resilience

The meeting came as a follow-up to the Quad Foreign Ministers' gathering chaired by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. Attended by representatives from Japan, Australia, and the United States, they adopted several documents including a joint statement, a fact sheet on Indo-Pacific Energy Security, and a framework for the Quad Critical Minerals Initiative. Motegi highlighted that strengthening resilience through cooperation is vital.

During the joint press statement, Minister Motegi reiterated India's commitment to working together as part of the Quad in developing capacity and promoting regional cooperation. The leaders agreed on opposing attempts to destabilize the region via force or coercion, emphasizing energy security initiatives to secure a stable supply chain for critical minerals.

The Indo-Pacific resilience discussed is not just about shared security but also enhancing economic ties, particularly in areas like energy and natural resources, bolstering democratic values, and countering unilateral changes to the status quo. Both nations are aiming at developing robust regional structures that can withstand external pressures.

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