India–Japan Maritime Cooperation
On 2nd June 2025, India and Japan held a high-level bilateral meeting to deepen maritime ties, focusing on investment, port digitisation, and seafarer employment.
- Key areas of discussion included Japan’s support in transforming the Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep Islands into Smart Islands using green energy, smart mobility, and digital infrastructure.
- Proposals for co-development of ports and maritime industrial clusters were explored, with emphasis on shipbuilding, ship repair, and sustainable port infrastructure.
- India also proposed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formalize collaboration with Japanese entities and Cochin Shipyard Limited, Indian universities, and public maritime ....
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