India-Japan Summit Joint Statement Partnership for a Peaceful, Stable and Prosperous Post-COVID World

Contact Counsellor

Last Updated20/03/2022

The Prime Minister of Japan made an official visit to India from 19 to 20 March 2022 for the 14th India-Japan Annual Summit.
Both leaders reviewed the developments since the last Annual Summit and discussed wide ranging areas of cooperation.

Special Strategic and Global Partnership with shared values and principles enunciated in the India-Japan Vision Statement issued in 2018.
Global cooperation is required more than ever to address challenges that have become more acute.
Highlighted commitments to working in tandem towards a peaceful, stable and prosperous world that respects sovereignty and territorial integrity of nations.
Shared the view powered by robust bilateral investment and trade flows through diversified, resilient, transparent, open, secure and predictable global supply chains.

The significant progress made in security and defense cooperation is appreciated and reaffirms the desire to further deepen it.
Welcomed the operationalization of the Agreement Concerning Reciprocal Provision of Supplies and Services between the Japan Self-Defense Forces and the Indian Armed Forces.
Commitment to continuing bilateral and multilateral exercises including "Dharma Guardian" and "Malabar".
Acknowledged ongoing collaboration in the area of Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) and Robotics.
Commitment to promote peace, security, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region & importance of bilateral and plurilateral partnerships among like-minded countries of the region, including QUAD cooperation.
Initiatives like the Indo-Pacific Oceans’ Initiative (IPOI) and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP) were acknowledged.
Reaffirmed determination to continue prioritizing the role of international law, particularly the UNCLOS and facilitate collaboration including maritime security.
Reaffirmed the importance of UNSCR 2593 (2021) which unequivocally demands that Afghan territory not be used for sheltering, training, planning or financing terrorist acts.
Concerted action against all terrorist groups, including those sanctioned by the UNSC.

Continue to contribute to global efforts to combat COVID-19 and to protect lives and livelihoods.
On the outcome of COP26: various pathways for pragmatic energy transitions & constant innovation to achieving global net-zero emission.
Japan to join the Indian-Swedish climate initiative LeadIT to promote heavy industry transition.
“India-Japan fund-of-funds” to mobilize funds for emerging Indian start-ups.
“India-Japan Initiative for Sustainable Development of the North Eastern Region of India”, which includes "Initiative for Strengthening the Bamboo Value Chain in the North East".
Welcomed the opening of the Rudraksha Convention Centre in Varanasi as a symbol of India-Japan friendship.
The operationalization of the Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) system under the Memorandum of Cooperation signed in January 2021.

In the post COVID world there is a need to realize the importance of building upon the achievements through annual mutual visits by the leaders, and look forward to continuing such visits in the years ahead.