Seventh India-Japan Maritime Affairs Dialogue

Apr 02: The 7th India-Japan Maritime Affairs Dialogue was held on 02 April 2025 in Tokyo, Japan. The Indian delegation was led by Ms Muanpuii Saiawi, Joint Secretary (Disarmament & International Security Affairs), Ministry of External Affairs and the Japan delegation by Mr. KASHIWABARA Yutaka, Deputy Director-General/ Deputy Assistant Minister, Asian and Oceanian Affairs Bureau.

The two sides conferred on ways to sustain a secure maritime environment conducive for inclusive growth and global well being. They reviewed ongoing cooperation initiatives in the maritime domain and avenues of reinforcing international and regional mechanisms for comprehensive maritime security. They agreed to strengthen their shared efforts in areas such as Maritime domain awareness, countering Illicit Maritime Activities (IMA), capability development and capacity building activities.

It was agreed to hold the next round of the Dialogue on a mutually convenient date.

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