Japan, India agree to review 2008 joint declaration on security cooperation

Japan and India held a "two-plus-two" meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday. Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko and Defense Minister Minoru of Japan and External Affairs Minister Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh of India have agreed to review the two countries' joint declaration on security cooperation in a bid to ensure stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

They agreed to advance joint drills between the Japan Self-Defense Forces and the Indian military. They reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing cooperation among member nations of the Quad framework - Japan, India, the United States and Australia.