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India-Japan Joint Statement on cooperation in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
India and Japan strengthen AI cooperation for sustainable development
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Samachar Pathshala Desk
Published 2 Jul 2026 · 1 min
The Prime Minister of the Republic of India and the Prime Minister of Japan acknowledged that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is an era-defining general-purpose technology transforming economies, societies, and security.
They recognized that current choices regarding AI will impact innovation, social welfare, and economic security.
The UPSC angle
GS Paper IIGS Paper III
Relevance of India-Japan AI Cooperation
This cooperation could influence India’s technological development and its strategic partnerships in the Indo-Pacific.
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