Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya in New Delhi on May 26 during the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, reaffirming the deep and strategic ties between India and Japan. The meeting highlighted the growing cooperation between the two countries across areas such as trade, technology, infrastructure, defence and regional security.
Held at a time of increasing geopolitical focus on the Indo-Pacific region, the interaction underscored the importance both nations place on maintaining peace, stability and prosperity in the region. Prime Minister Modi described India and Japan as trusted partners linked by shared democratic values and a common vision for a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific.
According to official statements, the leaders reviewed the progress of the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership and discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral cooperation. They also exchanged views on regional and global developments, including economic resilience, connectivity and security challenges in the Indo-Pacific.
Japan remains one of India’s closest strategic and economic partners. Over the years, the two countries have collaborated on several landmark infrastructure projects, including the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail corridor, industrial corridors and metro rail networks. Japanese investments have also played a major role in India’s manufacturing, transport and technology sectors.
The meeting took place alongside the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting hosted by India, which brought together ministers from India, the United States, Japan and Australia. The Quad nations reiterated their commitment to strengthening cooperation on maritime security, critical technologies, supply chain resilience and disaster response.
Prime Minister Modi appreciated Japan’s continued support for India’s development priorities and emphasised the growing people-to-people and cultural ties between the two nations. Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya also conveyed Japan’s commitment to deepening cooperation with India in emerging areas such as clean energy, digital innovation and semiconductors.
India and Japan have steadily expanded their partnership over the past two decades, transforming it into one of Asia’s most important strategic relationships. The latest meeting once again reflected the strong mutual trust and shared vision that continue to drive ties between the two countries.