External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar today participated in the opening session of India Japan Forum in New Delhi. In a social media post, Dr Jaishankar said that he discussed the evolving world order and the imperative of deeper India-Japan cooperation.

Earlier yesterday, at the Forum’s Inaugural Session Conversation, the Minister highlighted close ties in semiconductor collaboration, defence, and strengthening economic and tech cooperation. He said, this aims at boosting resilient supply chains, and grow people-to-people connections, with discussions focusing on digital governance and the Quad’s role. The Minister highlighted the burgeoning potential for semiconductor collaboration between the two countries, emphasising its significance in reshaping global geopolitical dynamics.

He mentioned the growing trend of Indian tourists, stating, India’s passport issue is going up at the rate of almost 10 to 15 per cent a year. He said, between 13 to 15 million passports are being issued every year with 10-year validity. Pointing towards growing foreign travel and interest in foreign tourism, he expressed need for increased visits to Japan.