Indo-Japan relations critical to stability of Indo-Pacific region in future, say experts

Relations between India and Japan, two countries whose foreign policy lays thrust on dialogue and consensus, would be pivotal for the future stability of the Indo-Pacific region, speakers at a panel discussion said here on Friday.While the two countries share close economic and strategic relations, it is pertinent that collaborations in the areas of manufacturing, technology exchange, semiconductor research, and Artificial Intelligence, will only lead to closer ties. Both countries share several commonalities, including an interest in building a multilateral Asia, the speakers further said.The panel discussion on ‘India-Japan Relations in a Turbulent Indo-Pacific’ was organised by the Indo-Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IJCCI), in association with the Department of Politics and Pu