Prime Minister Narendra Modi held separate
meetings with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Japanese Foreign
Minister Toshimitsu Motegi in New Delhi
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Prime Minister Narendra
Modi held separate meetings on 26 May 2026 in New Delhi with Australian Foreign
Minister Penny Wong and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi.
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The discussions focused
on Indo-Pacific cooperation, maritime security, strengthening supply chains,
and enhancing economic connectivity.
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The Indo-Pacific region
is a geopolitical and maritime space connecting the Indian Ocean and the
Pacific Ocean.
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In India’s foreign
policy, the region is important for cooperation on security, trade, connectivity,
and freedom of navigation.
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The India–Australia
Comprehensive Strategic Partnership was established in 2020.
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It includes cooperation
in defence, trade, technology, education, and critical supply chains.
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India, Australia, Japan,
and the United States are members of the Quad group.
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The India–Japan Special
Strategic and Global Partnership was launched in 2014.
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It covers cooperation in
infrastructure, defence, digital technology, and economic security.
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Japan remains a key
partner in India’s connectivity and industrial projects.
¨ The third Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting was held in New Delhi on 26 May 2026.
¨ The Quad is a strategic forum focused on maritime security, resilient supply chains, and regional stability in the Indo-Pacific.
