New Dimension In India-Japan Relationship

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent two-day (November 11-12, 2016) visit to Japan is a sign that the bilateral relationship between India and Japan is heading for newer heights. More importantly, there seems to be a palpable method to this resurgent Asian connection that does not just attempt to restore the balance of power in Asia.

The friendship between India and Japan has a long history rooted in spiritual affinity and strong cultural and civilizational ties. Over the years, the two countries have built upon these values and created a partnership based on both principle and pragmatism. Today, India is the largest democracy in Asia and Japan the most prosperous.

About Indo-Japan Relationship

Throughout the various phases of history since contacts between India and Japan began some 1400 years ago, the two countries have never been adversaries. Bilateral ties have been singularly free of any kind of dispute such as ideological, cultural or territorial. The modern nation States have carried on the positive legacy of the old association which has been strengthened by shared values of belief in democracy, individual freedom and the rule of law. Some important bilateral agreements that are signed by both the countries are as follows

Civil Nuclear Cooperation Pact

Prime Minister Narendra Modi signed a deal with his counterpart Shinzo Abe of Japan, on nuclear energy during his recent visit in November, 2016. Though deal has been in discussion between the two countries for six years before it was signed, the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster delayed it.

This is the first time that Japan signs such deal with a non-signatory of Non-Proliferation Treaty. The deal gives Japan to supply nuclear reactors, fuel and technology to India. This deal is to help in India build the six nuclear reactors planned in Delhi, to be completed by 2032.

Why Civil Nuclear Cooperation Pact is Important?