India and Japan Hold 18th Strategic Dialogue on Indo-Pacific and Economic Security

On January 16, 2026, India and Japan held the 18th India-Japan Strategic Dialogue in Delhi, with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi discussing strengthening ties in the Indo-Pacific region. Key topics included cooperation on Artificial Intelligence, semiconductor technology, economic security, resilient supply chains, and maritime security amid global uncertainties. Both ministers emphasized their shared commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific and the duty of their democracies to shape the global order. The meeting also featured a cultural exchange highlighting their mutual interest in cricket.