%20(500%20%C3%97%20280%20px)%20(500%20x%20300%20px)%20(18).png "2+2 Ministerial Dialogue between India and Japan held in New Delhi on 20th August 2024")
- The meeting was attended by Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, along with their Japanese counterparts, Defence Minister Minoru Kihara and Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa.
- Here are some key points :
- Strategic and Defence Cooperation: Both countries emphasized strengthening their strategic partnership and enhancing defence cooperation, including joint exercises and technology sharing.
- Regional Security: Discussions focused on the security situation in the Indo-Pacific region, with both nations reaffirming their commitment to a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific.
- Economic Collaboration: The dialogue highlighted the importance of economic cooperation, particularly in areas like infrastructure development, digital economy, and supply chain resilience.
- Counter-Terrorism: Both sides reiterated their commitment to combating terrorism and enhancing cooperation in counter-terrorism efforts.
- Maritime Security: Emphasis was placed on maritime security and the need for peaceful resolution of disputes by international law.
- Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR): The ministers discussed enhancing cooperation in HADR operations, particularly in the context of natural disasters.
- Cultural and People-to-People Ties: The dialogue also touched upon strengthening cultural exchanges and people-to-people ties to foster mutual understanding and goodwill.
Question:
1 What was a key focus of the 3rd India-Japan 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue held in New Delhi on August 20, 2024?
- A) Space exploration
- B) Environmental conservation
- C) Strategic and Defence Cooperation
- D) Renewable energy sources
