Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s Visit to Japan Reinforces Strong Bilateral Ties

New Delhi [India], November 28 : Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s recent visit to Japan has strengthened the enduring friendship between the two countries, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The visit, which took place on November 27, focused on reinforcing the strong bilateral relationship rooted in shared values, mutual respect, and commitment to regional stability.

This was Misri’s first official visit to Japan in his current capacity, during which he held a series of discussions with senior Japanese officials. According to a release from the MEA, the Foreign Secretary conducted the inaugural round of the Dialogue on Economic Security, covering topics such as strategic trade, technology, and supply chain resilience.

In addition, Misri held the FS-Vice Ministerial Dialogue with Masataka Okano, Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, where they reviewed the entire spectrum of the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership. The discussions encompassed various areas, including political relations, defence and security, economic cooperation, and people-to-people ties.

Misri also met with senior Japanese officials, including Takehiko Matsuo, Vice-Minister for International Affairs at the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, to discuss economic and high technology cooperation. He further engaged with Keiichi Ichikawa, Deputy Secretary General of the National Security Secretariat and Assistant Chief Cabinet Secretary, to discuss the security and economic partnership between the two countries.

The Foreign Secretary also met Yoshimichi Terada, Vice-Minister for International Affairs at the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, to review cooperation on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) project.

During his visit, Misri interacted with policymakers and senior officials from key Japanese ministries and agencies, including the Ministry of Environment, JETRO, JICA, and JAXA, to further strengthen India-Japan relations.