Japan and India Weigh Ministerial Foreign and Defense Talks for Mid-November

Tokyo (Kyodo) — Japan and India are considering holding a ministerial-level dialogue on foreign affairs and defense, known as a "2+2" meeting, in mid-November, according to sources.

The talks are expected to bring together the foreign and defense ministers of both countries, with a focus on bilateral security and defense cooperation, the sources said.

The development comes as Japan and India continue to advance their strategic partnership, with defense and security cooperation among the areas receiving particular attention.