KEY SPEAKERS

Shri.Conard Sangma

Hon'ble Chief Minister, Meghalaya

Amb.Sanjay Kumar, IFS

Former Ambassador of India to Japan, Presently Inda's high commissioner to Canada

Amb.Sujon R. Chinoy, IFS

Director General, MP-IDSA, Former Ambassador of India to Japan

Air Vice Marshal Pranay Sinha, VSM

Former Senior Air and Administration Staff, Indian Air Force, Govt. of India & Strategic Advisor, IIT-Mandi

Sh. Sanjeev K Sood, IPS (R)

Former Additional Director General, Border Security Force, Govt. of India

Air Vice Marshal Sudhanshu Saxena, VSM

Former Air Vice Marshal, Indian Air Force, Ministry of Defence Govt. of India

Sh.Rattan Chand Sharma

Former Commandant, Border Security Force, Government of India

Prof.Manamohni Kaul

Former Professor of International Relations, Jawahar Lal Nehru University

Commodore S.L. Deshmukh

Former Commodore, Indian Navy, Ministry of Defence, Government of India. Presently Vice President, Sun Group

Dr.Anne Veiz

Strategic Thinker

Lt.Gen Satish Dua, PVSM, UYSM, SM, VSM

Former Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee (CISC) of the Indian Armed Forces

Dr.Vijay Jolly

Former Member of Legislative Assembly, NCT-Delhi, & Former BJP Overseas Chief & Senior BJP Leader

Air Marshal P.K.Roy, AVSM VM VSM

Former Commander-in-Chief of Andaman and Nicobar Command, Former Commandant of National Defence College

Air Vice Marshal SC Chafekar, AVSM SC

Former Senior Air and Administration Staff Officer, Indian Air Force, Govt. of India

Major General GD Bakshi, VSM

Former Director General Military Operations, Ministry of Defence, Government of India

Amb.Preet Malik IFS (R)

Former Special Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs & Former Indian Ambassador to Bahrain & Cuba

Amb.Vinod Kumar, IFS (R)

Former Additional Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs & Former Ambassador of India to Uzbekistan

Lt.Gen Vinod Bhatia

Former Director General Military Operations, Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India.

Major General Rajan Kochhar, VSM

Former Major General Army Ordinance Corps, Central Command, IA & Presently Vice Chairman, NCNB

Sh.Srikant Deshmukh

CEO-Simbi Labs & President, Indian Japan Business Council

Overview

The India-Japan Summit in 2022 marked a significant milestone as both nations celebrated 75 years of diplomatic ties. The summit aimed to strengthen the strategic partnership between India and Japan and explore avenues for deeper collaboration across various sectors. Leaders from both countries engaged in discussions and deliberations to enhance economic cooperation, promote cultural exchanges, and address regional and global challenges.

The summit provided an opportunity to reflect on the achievements of the past 75 years and set the agenda for future cooperation, focusing on areas such as trade and investment, technology and innovation, defense and security, and people-to-people exchanges.

Key Policy Recomme-ndations by the Panel:

Strengthening Economic Ties

1. Explore new sectors for collaboration: The two countries could explore new sectors for collaboration in the areas of artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and other emerging technologies.

2. Reduce trade barriers: The two countries could work together to reduce trade barriers, such as tariffs and non-tariff barriers.

3. Promote business partnerships: The two countries could promote business partnerships between Indian and Japanese companies.

4. Enhance investment flows: The two countries could enhance investment flows, both from Japan to India and from India to Japan.

5. Facilitate the movement of people and goods: The two countries could facilitate the movement of people and goods between them. This would help to boost trade and tourism, and it would strengthen people-to-people ties.

Infrastructure Development

6. Jointly develop smart cities: The two countries could jointly develop smart cities in India. This would help to improve the quality of life for people in India, and it would also create new opportunities for businesses.

7. Industrial corridors: The two countries could develop industrial corridors in India. This would help to attract investment and create jobs in India.

8. High-speed rail projects: The two countries could collaborate on high-speed rail projects in India. This would help to improve connectivity between different parts of India, and it would also create new opportunities for businesses.

9. Promote connectivity between the two countries: The two countries could work together to promote connectivity between them. This could be done through the development of new transportation links, such as airports, seaports, and highways.

10. Invest in renewable energy projects: The two countries could invest in renewable energy projects in India. This would help to reduce India's reliance on fossil fuels, and it would also create new opportunities for businesses.

11. Collaborate on disaster risk reduction and management: The two countries could collaborate on disaster risk reduction and management. This would help to protect people and infrastructure from natural disasters, such as earthquakes and floods.

Security and Defense Cooperation

12. Enhance joint exercises: The two countries could enhance joint exercises, including naval exercises and air exercises. This would help to improve the interoperability of the two militaries, and it would also deter aggression from adversaries.

13. Increase information sharing on security threats: The two countries could increase information sharing on security threats. This would help them to better understand the threats that they face, and it would also help them to coordinate their responses to those threats.

14. Transfer defense technology between the two countries: The two countries could transfer defense technology between them. This would help to strengthen the two militaries, and it would also create new opportunities for businesses.

15. Collaborate on maritime security: The two countries could collaborate on maritime security, including in the Indo-Pacific region. This would help to ensure the safety of sea lanes and to deter aggression from adversaries.

Indo-Pacific Engagement

16. Coordinate policies and initiatives: The two countries could coordinate policies and initiatives to ensure a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific. This would help to promote peace and stability in the region, and it would also benefit the economies of the two countries.

17. Address concerns related to maritime security: The two countries could address concerns related to maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region. This would help to deter aggression from adversaries, and it would also help to ensure the safety of sea lanes.

18. Explore avenues for trilateral or multilateral cooperation: The two countries could explore avenues for trilateral or multilateral cooperation with other countries in the Indo-Pacific region. This would help to strengthen the collective response to challenges in the region.

Science, Technology, and Innovation

19. Promote collaboration in cutting-edge technologies: The two countries could promote collaboration in cutting-edge technologies, such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and biotechnology. This would help to accelerate innovation in both countries, and it would also create new opportunities for businesses.

20. Support research and development: The two countries could support research and development in both countries. This would help to build scientific and technological capacity in both countries, and it would also create new opportunities for businesses.

21. Explore space exploration opportunities together: The two countries could explore space exploration opportunities together. This would help to advance the frontiers of knowledge, and it would also create new opportunities for businesses.

22. Foster innovation ecosystems: The two countries could foster innovation ecosystems in both countries. This would help to create a more conducive environment for innovation, and it would also help to attract talent and investment

Contemporary India-Japan Ties

Economic Ties

• The two countries have a combined GDP of over $5 trillion, making them the third and fourth largest economies in the world.

• India is the world's second-largest market for smartphones, and Japan is the world's leading producer of semiconductors.

• The two countries have already signed a number of economic agreements, including a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and a Digital Partnership Agreement.

• The CEPA was signed in 2019, and it is expected to boost trade between the two countries by up to $30 billion by 2024.

• The Digital Partnership Agreement was signed in 2022, and it is expected to promote collaboration in the areas of artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and cybersecurity.

• The two countries are also working together to promote investment in each other's countries.

• In 2022, Japan announced that it would invest Rs.3.2 trillion in India over the next five years.

• This investment is expected to create jobs, boost economic growth, and strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries.

Infrastructure Development

• India is planning to invest $1.5 trillion in infrastructure over the next five years.

• Japan is a leading provider of infrastructure financing and technology.

• The two countries have already collaborated on a number of infrastructure projects, including the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor and the Chennai Metro Rail Project.

• The Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor is a $100 billion project that will create new industrial and economic opportunities in the region.

• The Chennai Metro Rail Project is a $2 billion project that will provide much-needed public transportation in the city of Chennai.

• The two countries are also working together on a number of other infrastructure projects, including the development of smart cities and the construction of new airports.

Security and Defense Cooperation

• The two countries have a long history of security cooperation.

• They have conducted joint exercises, shared intelligence, and transferred defense technology.

• The two countries are also working together to promote maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region.

• In 2022, the two countries conducted a joint naval exercise in the Bay of Bengal.

• The exercise was designed to improve interoperability between the two navies and to deter aggression from adversaries.

• The two countries are also working together to develop a new maritime security framework for the Indo-Pacific region.

Indo-Pacific Engagement

• The Indo-Pacific is a strategically important region for both India and Japan.

• The two countries are working together to promote a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific.

• They are also working together to address concerns related to maritime security and terrorism.

• In 2022, the two countries issued a joint statement in which they committed to working together to ensure a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific.

• The statement also called for the peaceful resolution of disputes in the region and for the respect for international law.

• The two countries are also working together to promote economic and development cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.

Science, Technology, and Innovation

• The two countries have a strong track record of collaboration in science, technology, and innovation.

• They have worked together on a number of projects, including the development of a new satellite system and the construction of a new research laboratory.

• The two countries are also working together to promote artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and other emerging technologies.

• In 2022, the two countries announced the launch of a new joint research project on artificial intelligence.

• The project is expected to lead to the development of new AI technologies that can be used to address a wide range of challenges, such as climate change and healthcare.

• The two countries are also working together to promote the development of a regional innovation ecosystem in the Indo-Pacific region.

People-to-People Exchanges

• The two countries have a long history of people-to-people exchanges.

• There are over 100,000 Indian students studying in Japan, and there are over 100,000 Japanese tourists visiting India each year.

• The two countries are working together to promote cultural exchanges, tourism, and educational ties.

• In 2022, the two countries signed an agreement to promote educational exchanges between the two countries.

• The agreement is expected to lead to an increase in the number of Indian students studying in Japan and Japanese students studying in India.

• The two countries are also working together to promote tourism between the two countries.

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