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Free Indo-Pacific a priority for India and Japan: Modi
Enhancing Naval Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific
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Samachar Pathshala Desk
Published 3 Jul 2026 · 1 min
In a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the shared priority of maintaining a free and rules-based Indo-Pacific region. Both nations are aligning strategically and have signed multiple agreements focusing on technology, investments, and defense cooperation, including a significant agreement on naval defense technologies.
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Strategic Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific
This meeting reflects India's response to geopolitical tensions in the region.
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