Japan’s Minister of Defence Shinjiro Koizumi, who is on an official visit to India, called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today.
Prime Minister recalled his detailed discussions with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during her recent visit to India for the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit in July 2026, and appreciated the steady momentum in defence collaboration between India and Japan.
Prime Minister outlined his vision for further strengthening the Special Strategic and Global Partnership between India and Japan and highlighted the importance of India-Japan defence and security cooperation in furthering peace, stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific and beyond.
Prime Minister outlined opportunities for Japan to partner with Indian companies and start-ups in the defence sector, particularly for co-development and co-production under the aegis of ‘Make in India.’
Defence Minister Koizumi briefed the Prime Minister about the progress in bilateral defence cooperation and reaffirmed the Government of Japan’s continued commitment towards deepening ties with India.
