India and Japan to Hold 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue in New Delhi
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue between India and Japan |
| Date | August 20, 2023 |
| Location | New Delhi, India |
| Attendees | - India: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar - Japan: Minister of Defense Kihara Minoru, Minister of Foreign Affairs Ms Yoko Kamikawa |
| Bilateral Talks | Review bilateral cooperation, explore new initiatives, discuss regional and global issues |
| India-Japan Relations | Special Strategic and Global Partnership based on democracy, freedom, and rule of law |
| Defence Partnership | Vital for ensuring a free, open, inclusive, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region |
| Objective of Dialogue | Deepen defence cooperation and strengthen the Special Strategic and Global Partnership |
| Previous 2+2 Dialogue | Second India-Japan 2+2 Dialogue held in September 2022 in Japan |