Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs Nakasone Yasutaka met on October 21 with Harsh Sanghavi, Deputy Chief Minister of India's Gujarat State, who is visiting Japan. The meeting began at 10:40 a.m. and lasted about 25 minutes.
Vice-Minister Nakasone noted that Japan and India are deepening cooperation in a wide range of fields under their Special Strategic and Global Partnership, and called for closer collaboration with Gujarat, where many Japanese companies operate, in economic fields including semiconductors.
He also expressed the wish to promote exchanges, including cooperation between local governments, ahead of next year's 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and India. Deputy Chief Minister Sanghavi responded that he hopes to further deepen cooperation between Gujarat and Japan.
Key points
- Japan and India are advancing cooperation under a Special Strategic and Global Partnership
- Beyond the economy, cooperation between local governments was also discussed
- Next year marks the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations
Why This News Is Worth Noting
Relations between countries can feel distant, but this meeting also touched on cooperation between local governments. It suggests that exchanges among states, cities, schools and citizens' groups can form a foundation for international cooperation and mutual understanding.
The 75th anniversary next year will be a good chance for anyone interested in exchange or cooperation with India to learn about the ties between the two countries.
Editor's comment
India is a country where many civic organizations carry out international cooperation and study tours. Deeper exchange between governments can also encourage people working on the ground.
Why not keep an eye on what kinds of exchanges emerge toward next year's milestone?