India-Japan Maritime Talks in Oslo

On 2nd June 2025, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal met Japan’s Vice Minister Terada Yoshimichi in Oslo, Norway, to strengthen maritime ties, focusing on investment, sustainability, and regional collaboration.

Key Points

Maritime Collaboration: Discussed Japanese shipyard investments, port digitisation, green port initiatives, and enhancing maritime R&D.
Employment & Upskilling: Agreed on cooperation in upskilling Indian workers and increasing Indian seafarer employment in Japan.
Smart Islands Vision: Explored turning Andaman, Nicobar, and Lakshadweep islands into smart islands using sustainable technology and disaster-resilient infrastructure.
Japanese Expertise: India seeks Japan’s support in renewable energy, smart mobility, and digital infrastructure for island development.
Strategic Partnership: Both nations reaffirmed commitment to ecological conservation, maritime security, and sustainable regional growth.