Modi, Abe to announce joint infra projects in Indo-Pacific region
6 years, 2 months ago

Modi, Abe to announce joint infra projects in Indo-Pacific region

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India and Japan could announce the undertaking of joint infrastructure projects in the Indo-Pacific region during a summit meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe early next week. In other words India, Japan plus one,” said Gokhale.NextMAds India and Japan announced the Asia-Africa Growth Corridor in November 2016, seen as a counter to China’s ambitious Belt and Road Initiative. Projects for collaboration expected to be taken up under the AAGC include capacity building, human resource development, creating quality infrastructure and institutional connectivity and people-to-people partnership besides investment opportunities and renewable energy. India and Japan are collaborating in building a liquified natural gas terminal in Sri Lanka and would look at similar projects in India’s immediate neighbourhood, said Gokhale.

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A Delhi-Tokyo-Seoul trilateral in the making
9 months, 4 weeks ago

A Delhi-Tokyo-Seoul trilateral in the making

Hindustan Times  

During his back-to-back visits to Seoul and Tokyo recently, external affairs minister, S Jaishankar, set the tone and agenda for future cooperation with two of India’s major partners in the Indo-Pacific. Japan and South Korea play pivotal roles in India’s Indo-Pacific outreach, contributing significantly to the region’s strategic landscape across various dimensions. The Quad partnership, which includes Japan, aligns with …

India, UAE Sign Pact To Operationalise India-Middle East-Europe Corridor
11 months ago

India, UAE Sign Pact To Operationalise India-Middle East-Europe Corridor

ABP News  

Coinciding with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Gulf region, India and the UAE have inked a pact for quickly operationalising the ambitious India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor despite the repeated Houthi strikes on vessels in the Red Sea prompted by the Israel-Hamas war. The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, which will connect India, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, …

The future of the IMEC hinges on stable West Asia
1 year, 1 month ago

The future of the IMEC hinges on stable West Asia

Hindustan Times  

On the sidelines of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi in September, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, a planned new trade route running from India to Europe. Involving Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, France, Germany, Italy, the European Union, and the United States in addition to India, IMEC aims to build trade and …

DC Edit | All roads to the world lead from Modi's India
1 year, 4 months ago

DC Edit | All roads to the world lead from Modi's India

Deccan Chronicle  

Given the year-long hype and perception build up ahead of the recently concluded Group of 20 meeting and a host of leaders who arrived in New Delhi, it was no surprise the photograph of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, United States President Joe Biden and Saudi Arabia’s crown prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud shaking hands caught the world’s attention. During …

With India’s Massive G20 Success, PM Modi has Created an Unparalleled Global Legacy - News18
1 year, 4 months ago

With India’s Massive G20 Success, PM Modi has Created an Unparalleled Global Legacy - News18

News 18  

First and foremost, India has emerged as the strongest voice of the Global South. If one were to examine some of the salient points of IMEE EC: Two separate corridors — the East corridor connecting India to West Asia and the Northern corridor connecting West Asia to Europe. PM Modi’s leadership has bridged the trust deficit that had risen in …

‘Game-changing,’ says Joe Biden on India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor
1 year, 4 months ago

‘Game-changing,’ says Joe Biden on India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor

Live Mint  

Regarding the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, established during the G20 Summit in New Delhi on Saturday, US President Joe Biden described it as a transformative regional investment. "I'm proud to announce that the US, India, Saudi Arabia, UAE, France, Germany, Italy and EU finalized a historic agreement for a new India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor," the US President posted on X. …

US President Joe Biden lauds India-Middle East-Europe connectivity corridor
1 year, 4 months ago

US President Joe Biden lauds India-Middle East-Europe connectivity corridor

Op India  

Terming the announcement of a mega India-Middle East-Europe shipping and railway connectivity corridor as ” a real big deal” US President Joe Biden expressed that in the next decade, the partner countries will address infrastructure gaps across low-middle-income countries to maximize investments in economic corridors.” India, the United States, Saudi Arabia and the European Union announced a historic agreement to …

India-Middle East-Europe 'historic' economic corridor announced at G20 Summit | What you should know
1 year, 4 months ago

India-Middle East-Europe 'historic' economic corridor announced at G20 Summit | What you should know

India TV News  

G20 Summit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Joe Biden, Dubai Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman among other leaders jointly announced India-UAE-Europe economic corridor including railways and shipping links to boost economic activity in the region. United States President Joe Biden termed the new economic corridor a 'big deal' adding that it was focused on building a sustainable, resilient infrastructure, …

At G-20, Japan backs India, not China, as bridge to Global South: Japanese experts
1 year, 4 months ago

At G-20, Japan backs India, not China, as bridge to Global South: Japanese experts

The Hindu  

Beyond the immediate outcomes of the G-20 Summit, one key takeaway with longer term implications is the positioning of India as a key bridge to the “Global South” for Japan and the West, in the view of Japanese experts. “Japan sees a rivalry over the leadership of the ‘Global South’ between India and China, and it is in the interest …

India and Japan look to collaborate in building semiconductors and resilient supply chains
1 year, 5 months ago

India and Japan look to collaborate in building semiconductors and resilient supply chains

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy India and Japan explored collaborating …

Japan PM Kishida announces new Indo-Pacific plan in India
1 year, 9 months ago

Japan PM Kishida announces new Indo-Pacific plan in India

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Monday invited his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi for the Group of Seven summit in May and announced action plans for a new Indo-Pacific initiative aimed at countering China’s influence in the region. China’s territorial claims in the East China and South China seas have rattled Beijing’s smaller neighbors in Southeast Asia …

Accepting the new normal in the Indo-Pacific contestation
2 years ago

Accepting the new normal in the Indo-Pacific contestation

The Hindu  

As 2022 comes to an end, the world is embracing a ‘new normal’ where new fault lines are being reconfigured in the Indo-Pacific. As tensions between an aggressive China and an emerging India intensify, New Delhi’s Quad partners are also making inroads in its backyard, ushering significant changes in the region. China’s widening outreach The contestation for South Asia and …

How will India-Japan ties evolve after Abe?
2 years, 5 months ago

How will India-Japan ties evolve after Abe?

Hindustan Times  

Conversation dominating the strategic community since Shinzo Abe’s assassination is anchored on two axes. Anchored on strong strategic logic and trust, India’s centrality in the Japanese policy frame will endure as both countries mobilise collective capacities for sustainable solutions in a post-pandemic world — be it high-tech supply chains, securing maritime global commons, supporting high quality infrastructure, green innovation for …

Piyush Goyal calls for deepening trade ties with Africa; exploring solar energy, startup ecosystem
2 years, 5 months ago

Piyush Goyal calls for deepening trade ties with Africa; exploring solar energy, startup ecosystem

The Hindu  

Solar energy, infrastructure, military cooperation and startup ecosystem are four critical areas where India can be a valuable partner to African nations, Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said on July 19. "I also believe our military exchanges in the Indian ocean, defence trade, manufacturing in the defence sector can also lead to greater engagement between Africa and India," …

Sunanda K. Datta-Ray | Will Modi follow Nehru on India’s strategic autonomy?
2 years, 6 months ago

Sunanda K. Datta-Ray | Will Modi follow Nehru on India’s strategic autonomy?

Deccan Chronicle  

Like Jawaharlal Nehru in the 1950s, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is being coaxed and cajoled to join a security pact under the leadership of the United States ostensibly to save democracy and strengthen global stability. “We need to help provide India with alternatives on the security side — that means not only the United States providing capabilities but partners like …

India’s quest for a road to Central Asia
3 years, 3 months ago

India’s quest for a road to Central Asia

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI : In a speech at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization meet on 17 September, Prime Minister Narendra Modi dwelt on how Central Asia had been a connectivity bridge between various regional markets at different points in history. In 2018, New Delhi joined the Ashgabat agreement, that “would diversify India’s connectivity options with Central Asia," an Indian foreign ministry statement …

The rising sun in India-Japan relations
3 years, 8 months ago

The rising sun in India-Japan relations

The Hindu  

Contrary to the expectations of many, Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has turned out to be a true successor of his predecessor, Shinzo Abe, on the foreign policy front. During a phone call with the Indian Prime Minister, Mr. Suga expressed concern over China’s “unilateral” actions in the East and South China Seas, Xinjiang and Hong Kong. During the Shinzo …

Shinzo Abe redefined India-Japan ties | Opinion
4 years, 4 months ago

Shinzo Abe redefined India-Japan ties | Opinion

Hindustan Times  

From capturing global strategic imagination with his “Confluence of the Two Seas” speech in the Indian Parliament to articulating the India-Japan Indo-Pacific Vision 2025 — the Shinzo Abe era is defined by high-powered diplomacy that delivered. Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Yamanakako village, Yamanashi prefecture, October 28, 2018 As the challenges to the liberal …

Japan's helping hand: Shinzo Abe's legacy
4 years, 4 months ago

Japan's helping hand: Shinzo Abe's legacy

India Today  

On August 28, Japan’s prime minister Shinzo Abe announced that he would be stepping down for health reasons, but that he would continue in his post until a successor is appointed, likely by the end of this month. The two countries are also major security partners—the Abe-Modi friendship saw Japan signing a nuclear cooperation deal with India, despite New Delhi …

Abe vows to boost ties with China, ROK
5 years ago

Abe vows to boost ties with China, ROK

China Daily  

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe speaks at a news conference in Tokyo, Dec 9, 2019. Japanese PM says cooperation has made great progress in range of fields Economic cooperation, including the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership and a trilateral free trade agreement between China, Japan and the Republic of Korea are hitting high notes amid global uncertainties as Japanese Prime Minister …

Abe vows to boost ties with China, ROK
5 years ago

Abe vows to boost ties with China, ROK

China Daily  

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe speaks at a news conference in Tokyo, Dec 9, 2019. Japanese PM says cooperation has made great progress in range of fields Economic cooperation, including the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership and a trilateral free trade agreement between China, Japan and the Republic of Korea are hitting high notes amid global uncertainties as Japanese Prime Minister …

China figures in India, Japan “two-plus-two” summit talks
5 years, 1 month ago

China figures in India, Japan “two-plus-two” summit talks

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: China figured in the inaugural Indo-Japan 2+2 Dialogue in New Delhi on Saturday at the foreign and defence ministries’ level. “It is important to ‘encourage’ Beijing into following international rules,” Deputy Press Secretary in the Japanese foreign ministry Atsushi Kaifu underlined on Sunday, while briefing reporters in the capital. In response to a question, Kaifu said his country …

Connectivity in India, including northeast, important for Japan, says official
5 years, 1 month ago

Connectivity in India, including northeast, important for Japan, says official

The Hindu  

Japan prioritises connectivity-building projects in all of India, including the northeast, said a Japanese government representative here on Sunday. Atsushi Kaifu, Deputy Press Secretary of Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said that Tokyo was ready to face emerging challenges to large projects in India and asserted that the bullet train project was not “stuck”. “Connectivity inside India, including the northeastern …

India seeks better flight connectivity with Central Asia
6 years ago

India seeks better flight connectivity with Central Asia

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India on Sunday proposed a dialogue on air corridors with the countries of landlocked Central Asia in an attempt to boost trade languishing below $2 billion for years, as foreign minister Sushma Swaraj stressed on the need for connectivity initiatives to follow the principles of financial responsibility. In a speech at the first India-Central Asia Dialogue in Uzbekistan, …

PM Modi calls first India, Japan, America trilateral meet 'JAI', says India committed to Indo-Pacific region's prosperity
6 years, 1 month ago

PM Modi calls first India, Japan, America trilateral meet 'JAI', says India committed to Indo-Pacific region's prosperity

India TV News  

India underscored its firm commitment to make the Indo-Pacific a region for shared economic growth as Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Friday held their first trilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G-20 summit in Buenos Aires, amidst China flexing its muscles in the strategic Indo-Pacific region. "This is a …

Modi calls for inclusive Indo-Pacific
6 years, 1 month ago

Modi calls for inclusive Indo-Pacific

The Hindu  

India was committed to a peaceful and prosperous Indo-Pacific region, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday, as he called for enhancing multilateral cooperation and economic and cultural ties among member-nations at the 13th East Asia Summit in Singapore. “At the East Asia Summit in Singapore, I shared my thoughts on enhancing multilateral cooperation, economic and cultural ties among member …

India-Japan vision statement: Narendra Modi and Shinzo Abe engineer sedate yet steady strengthening of ties
6 years, 2 months ago

India-Japan vision statement: Narendra Modi and Shinzo Abe engineer sedate yet steady strengthening of ties

Firstpost  

Compared to the 2017 vision document, we see a greater confidence among Modi and Abe in dovetailing their Act East and Indo-Pacific policies where each neatly segues with the other and presents an alternative vision to China’s military-economic hegemony. India’s concerns on terrorism were also adequately expressed with both countries issuing a sharp nudge to Pakistan to prosecute perpetrators of …

Narendra Modi urges Japanese businessmen to engage more with India, invites them to 'boost investment speed'
6 years, 2 months ago

Narendra Modi urges Japanese businessmen to engage more with India, invites them to 'boost investment speed'

Firstpost  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived in Tokyo on Saturday, addressed top Japanese businessmen asking them to engage more with India. Modi, who is in Japan to attend the 13th India-Japan annual summit, said that the inputs offered at the Business Leaders Forum will propel India to achieve global benchmarking. Modi asserted that inputs offered at the Forum would help …

Narendra Modi to visit Japan on 28 Oct: India's incoherent approach on Indo-Pacific, Quad may sour 'friendly' ties with Shinzo Abe
6 years, 2 months ago

Narendra Modi to visit Japan on 28 Oct: India's incoherent approach on Indo-Pacific, Quad may sour 'friendly' ties with Shinzo Abe

Firstpost  

India-Japan relationship is on the upswing as demonstrated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming official visit to Japan 28-29 October for annual India-Japan summit with his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe. And Modi has always accorded great importance on strengthening India’s ties with Japan: the first country he visited after being elected as prime minister was Japan. Given the traditionally sound …

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