India, Japan Launch AI Dialogue, Joint Working Group On Critical Minerals

India and Japan have unveiled significant new initiatives to deepen bilateral cooperation in artificial intelligence and critical minerals, marking a pivotal moment in their strategic partnership.During the 18th Strategic Dialogue held in New Delhi on 17 January 2026, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Japanese counterpart Toshimitsu Motegi formally launched a dedicated AI

January 17, 2026
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EAM Jaishankar Urges De-Risking Economies In India-Japan Strategic Dialogue

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has emphasised the critical need to "de-risk" both national and global economies, declaring economic security as "paramount" in today’s uncertain international landscape.Speaking at the opening of the 18th India-Japan Strategic Dialogue in New Delhi on Thursday, Jaishankar addressed his Japanese counterpart, Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, underscoring

January 16, 2026
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Japan, Philippines Seal Defence Pact Amid Rising China Pressure

Japan and the Philippines have signed a pivotal defence pact, the Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement (ACSA), amid escalating tensions with China in the Indo-Pacific region.This agreement permits the tax-free exchange of essential supplies such as ammunition, fuel, food, and other necessities during joint military training exercises. Signed on Thursday in Manila by JapaneseForeign Minister

January 15, 2026
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Indian And Japanese Coast Guards Discuss Ways To Enhance Maritime Cooperation

The Coast Guards of India and Japan convened their 22nd high-level meeting in New Delhi on 14 January 2026, underscoring the robust maritime partnership between the two nations. Officials highlighted that the discussions centred on bolstering cooperation across critical domains.The meeting was jointly chaired by Paramesh Sivamani, Director General of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), and Admiral

January 15, 2026
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Indian Navy To Wet-Lease 4 Amphibious Aircraft To Bolster Coastal Defences

The Indian Navy is set to enhance its coastal security and maritime surveillance capabilities through the acquisition of four fixed-wing amphibious aircraft on a four-year wet lease, reported Asianet News web portal.The Ministry of Defence has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to procure these versatile platforms, which will bolster reconnaissance, surveillance, search-and-rescue (SAR), and

January 12, 2026
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