Paper: GS – II, Subject: International Relations, Topic: India Relations with Major Power, Issue: India-Japan Relations.
Context:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Japan for the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit on August 29-30, 2025, with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, aims to further consolidate the Special Strategic and Global Partnership.
- This partnership is critical amid global uncertainties and evolving geopolitical dynamics in the Indo-Pacific region, focusing on cooperation in security, trade, technology, infrastructure, and multilateral initiatives.
- The India-Japan partnership is a stable and deepening relationship grounded in shared values, strategic interests, and historical ties.

Key Takeaways:
Defence and Security Cooperation and Bilateral Relations Overview:

PM Modi’s 2025 Japan visit strengthens the India-Japan Special Strategic Partnership, enhancing defence, economic, and regional cooperation. Upgraded security pacts, new initiatives, and multilateral collaboration highlight shared trust and a joint vision for Indo-Pacific stability and prosperity.
https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/overview-of-india-japan-relationship-pm-modi-10217535
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