PM Modi meets Japanese FM Toshimitsu Motegi, discusses Indo-Pacific cooperation

New Delhi ( Vivek Ojha ) : Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi on Tuesday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, reaffirming during the discussions the vital role being played by the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership in advancing peace and stability across the Indo-Pacific.

Minister Motegi stated that, based on the Japan-India Joint Vision for the Next 10 Years announced during Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Japan last year, various initiatives are being pursued in the areas of security, economy, investment, innovation, and people-to-people exchanges. Furthermore, both sides agreed to cooperate in realising a strong and prosperous Indo-Pacific under an evolved Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP).

According to a statement released by the Japanese Foreign Ministry, both sides confirmed that they will work together to achieve concrete results in areas such as economic growth through investment, innovation, and knowledge circulation, as well as cooperation in the field of economic security.

The two ministers discussed the situation in the Indo-Pacific and the Middle East, and confirmed that they would communicate closely to address various issues, including ensuring free and safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, noted the ministry.