Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) Muto attended the Japan-India Summit Meeting on August 29, 2025, where he reported in detail on the conclusion of four important cooperation memoranda between Japan and India during the summit meeting between Indian Prime Minister Modi, who is visiting Japan, and Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba.
Outcomes of the Japan-India Summit Meeting
Strengthening Economic Security: Both countries agreed to launch the Japan-India Economic Security Initiative, confirming enhanced cooperation in the economic field, including strengthening supply chains for critical materials. They also announced the "Japan-India Human Resources Exchange Initiative" aimed at promoting the development, exchange, and circulation of complementary human resources.
Conclusion of "Japan-India Digital Partnership 2.0"
Expansion of Cooperation Areas: Building upon the initial cooperation memorandum from 2018, this new framework positions semiconductors, AI, and digital public infrastructure as key areas. The cooperation scope has been significantly expanded beyond the previous focus on digital enterprise collaboration, digital human resources, and startup partnerships.
Key Cooperation Areas:
- Semiconductor Ecosystem: Strengthening collaboration between semiconductor R&D institutions in both countries, promoting investment, and enhancing supply chain resilience
- AI Field: Cooperation through GPAI and Hiroshima AI Process & Friends Group, realizing a trustworthy AI ecosystem
- Digital Human Resources: Developing global-level talent in the semiconductor field, conducting internship programs
- Digital Public Infrastructure: Exploring implementation of DPI solutions in key sectors including finance, agriculture, and transportation
Strengthened Cooperation in Energy Sector
11th Japan-India Energy Dialogue: Confirmed cooperation outcomes in four areas - electric power & energy conservation, new & renewable energy, oil & natural gas, and coal - and issued a joint statement.
Clean Hydrogen & Ammonia Cooperation: Concluded a joint statement of intent with India's Ministry of New and Renewable Energy aimed at promoting cooperation in the clean hydrogen and ammonia fields.
Cooperation in Mineral Resources Sector
Mineral Resources Cooperation Memorandum: Signed a cooperation memorandum with India's Ministry of Mines in the mineral resources field, aiming to strengthen cooperative relationships including policy information exchange and joint project formation to expand business opportunities between both countries.
Strategic Significance
Through this comprehensive cooperation framework, Japan positions India as a "strategic partner in the digital field," developing economic relationships that leverage the complementary strengths of both countries. Particularly, cooperation in semiconductors and AI is expected to contribute to enhancing both countries' technological capabilities and international competitiveness.
The article demonstrates that Minister Muto's participation in the summit meeting significantly strengthened strategic partnerships between Japan and India in digital, energy, and mineral resources sectors, establishing foundations for economic security and technological innovation for both countries.