Japan and India agreed to deepen cooperation in economic security following their second bilateral dialogue on the issue, held in the Indian capital on Monday.
Officials from both sides discussed ways to strengthen coordination in key sectors, particularly semiconductors and critical minerals, which had earlier been identified as priority areas by their respective leaders.
The meeting built on understandings reached during talks last August between then Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Takehiro Funakoshi and Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri led the discussions, where both sides reaffirmed their commitment to expanding practical cooperation.
In a separate session, Funakoshi outlined Japan’s approach to advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific strategy under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
The two delegations also exchanged views on energy security, particularly amid concerns stemming from ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
Funakoshi also held talks with US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, where they are believed to have discussed coordination among Quad partners.
The Quad foreign ministers of Japan, the United States, India and Australia are expected to meet in India later this month, according to diplomatic sources.