India, Japan agree to deepen collaboration in strategic industrial sectors
New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) India and Japan held the second round of Economic Security Dialogue in New Delhi on Monday, agreeing to deepen collaboration in strategic industrial sectors for increasing supply chain resilience. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Japan’s Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Takehiro Funakoshi co-chaired the meeting. “Foreign Secretary Shri Vikram Misri […]
Japan provides $12m through World Bank to support Palestinian health, education
LONDON(RAHNUMA): Japan has contributed about $12 million to support fiscal stability and public health in the Palestinian territories through World Bank projects. The Representative Office of Japan to Palestine said that the funds will support essential sectors impacted by the fiscal deficit resulting from the Gaza conflict and amid tightening Israeli restrictions on the Palestinian […]
South Korea not considering military logistics support pact with Japan: Defence ministry
Seoul, May 8 (IANS) South Korea is not considering signing a bilateral military logistics support agreement with Japan, a South Korean defence ministry official said Friday, following a report suggesting Tokyo seeks to push for such a deal. Japan aims to make progress in future talks with South Korea for an acquisition and cross-servicing agreement […]
Japan, Philippines to launch destroyer export talks
Manila, May 5 (IANS) Japan and the Philippines agreed to establish a framework for working-level talks on the export of used destroyers to the Philippines, on Tuesday, reported Local media. The agreement was done between Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and his Philippine counterpart Gilberto Teodoro in Manila. Minister Koizumi is currently visiting the Philippines […]
India, Japan commit to stronger healthcare systems, resilient supply chains
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) The third Joint Committee Meeting (JCM) on Healthcare between India and Japan was held here on Tuesday, with both sides committing to deepen cooperation for stronger healthcare systems, resilient medical supply chains and enhanced collaboration in digital health, medical innovation and workforce development. The meeting was co-chaired by Union Minister […]
Japan buys Russian oil amid Strait of Hormuz supply concerns
Tokyo, May 1 (IANS) Japan purchased a shipment of Russian oil on Friday, which is the first purchase since February 2022. Japan relies on West Asia for over 90 per cent of its crude oil imports, the majority of which pass through the Strait of Hormuz, and has been releasing its national oil reserves to […]
India and Japan reaffirm commitment to free and inclusive Indo-Pacific
Tokyo, April 23 (IANS) Reaffirming commitment to a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific, India and Japan on Thursday discussed defence cooperation measures while outlining future interactions across various sectors. The discussions were held during eighth India–Japan Army-to-Army Staff Talks being held from April 22-24. “The 8th India–Japan Army-to-Army Staff Talks AAST are being held from […]
Top admirals of South Korea, US, Japan discuss trilateral cooperation in Seoul
Seoul, April 15 (IANS) Top naval commanders of South Korea, the United States and Japan gathered in Seoul on Wednesday to hold a series of talks aimed at strengthening their trilateral maritime security cooperation, the South’s Navy said. The gathering brought together Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Kim Kyunryul, US Pacific Fleet Commander Adm. Stephen […]
India-Japan MSME partnerships likely to drive next wave of growth: Report
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) As global supply chains realign and businesses look at setting up facilities outside China, India has emerged as a long-term strategic investment destination, with competitive export potential for Japan’s mid-sized companies to partner Indian MSMEs (micro, small and medium enterprises) to drive growth. The India–Japan ‘Joint Vision for the Next […]
Japan preparing for summit talks with Iran: PM
Tokyo, April 6 (IANS) The Japanese government is arranging summit talks with Iran, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Monday, local media reported. “We are preparing dialogues at the leadership level at an appropriate time,” Takaichi told a parliamentary committee in response to a question from an opposition lawmaker about Japan’s diplomatic efforts amid the ongoing […]
