2nd India-Japan Economic Security Dialogue

On 11th May 2026, India and Japan held the second India-Japan Economic Security Dialogue in New Delhi to deepen cooperation in strategic and emerging sectors.

Key Points

Institutional Framework: Dialogue operates under Economic Security Initiative announced during 15th India-Japan Annual Summit in Tokyo (2025).
Major Focus Areas:
- Critical minerals
- Semiconductors
- ICT, AI, and telecom technologies
- Clean energy
- Pharmaceuticals
Private Sector Collaboration: Reviewed recommendations from dialogue between Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Keidanren (Japan Business Federation).
Key Objectives:
- Build resilient supply chains.
- Enhance industrial and technological cooperation.
- Strengthen economic security amid geopolitical uncertainties.
Strategic Importance:
- Reflects growing India-Japan strategic partnership.
- Focuses on trusted technology and supply chain resilience.
- Supports Indo-Pacific economic and technological cooperation.