2+2 DIALOGUES : INTERNATIONAL
RELATION
NEWS : India, Japan conduct
‘2+2’ dialogue with focus on Indo-Pacific
WHAT’S IN THE NEWS?
Two sides hold discussion on defence
cooperation, significance of open Indo-Pacific; Rajnath says partnership is
based on democratic values
India-Japan 2+2 Ministerial Meeting
- Strategic Partnership:
Third 2+2 Ministerial Meeting in New Delhi, focusing on defense and
security cooperation amid changing geopolitical dynamics.
Background
- 2+2 Dialogue Format:
Established for integrated discussions on security and defense. Inaugural
meeting held in 2019; platform aligns strategic interests, particularly in
response to China's assertiveness.
Key Outcomes
- Indo-Pacific Commitment:
Reaffirmation of commitment to a free, open, and rules-based Indo-Pacific;
strategies to counter unilateral status quo changes and uphold
international law.
- Defense Cooperation:
- Joint Exercises:
Increased frequency and scope of joint military exercises, including the
upcoming multilateral joint fighter exercise, Taran Shakti.
- Technology
Collaboration: Emphasis on removing regulatory barriers for
defense technology sharing.
- Capacity
Building: Focus on cybersecurity, critical
infrastructure protection, and counter-terrorism.
Regional Security Dynamics
- East and South China Seas:
Addressed concerns over regional security, North Korea’s nuclear
ambitions, and commitment to ASEAN unity.
Economic Security
- Supply Chain Resilience:
Discussion on strengthening supply chains, especially in critical sectors
like semiconductors, due to global disruptions.
Multilateral Cooperation
- Global Governance:
Advocacy for reformed multilateralism through the G4; focus on reforms in
the UN Security Council and addressing global challenges.
Conclusion
- Strategic Importance: The
meeting marked a significant step in India-Japan relations, reinforcing
their roles in promoting stability and resilience in the Indo-Pacific
region.
2+2 MINISTERAL DIALOGUE :
- The 2+2 meetings involve high-level representatives from both
participating countries, specifically the Ministers responsible for
Foreign Affairs and Defence.
- The main aim of these meetings is to expand the range of
discussions, fostering improved comprehension of each other’s strategic
concerns and sensitivities.
- This mechanism fosters a more robust and integrated strategic
relationship, especially in the dynamic global environment.
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India has held 2+2 meetings
with the following countries:
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United States, Japan,
Australia, Russia, Brazil
Source
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https://epaper.thehindu.com/ccidist-ws/th/th_delhi/issues/96069/OPS/G2UD7L6KI.1+GACD7N9J8.1.html