The ministers reviewed the progress of bilateral cooperation across various sectors, including political, security, economic, technological, and people-to-people exchanges. They expressed satisfaction with the momentum and depth of the relationship between the two countries, the release said.
To further enhance communication and strategic alignment, the ministers agreed to maintain regular dialogue through existing mechanisms like the Strategic Dialogue and the 2+2 Dialogue of Foreign and Defence Ministers. EAM Jaishankar extended an invitation to Foreign Minister Iwaya to visit India.
To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the 1985 Memorandum of Understanding on Science & Technology cooperation, the ministers designated 2025-26 as the India-Japan Year of Science, Technology, and Innovation. They also highlighted the importance of promoting people-to-people exchanges, particularly in technology, skills, and education.