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State Minister for Foreign Affairs KUNIMITSU’s attendance at the 8th Japan-India Indo-Pacific Forum
November 5, 2025
On November 5, Ms. KUNIMITSU Ayano, State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, attended the Japan-India Track 1.5 Dialogue “8th Japan-India Indo-Pacific Forum”.
- At the opening session, State Minister KUNIMITSU delivered a speech on the theme of peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. H.E. Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of India, also delivered a video message.
- State Minister KUNIMITSU stated in her speech that what is required amid increasingly challenging international circumstances is respect for “diversity,” “inclusiveness,” and “openness,” as well as collaboration to build a world where diverse nations coexist and prosper, respecting the rule of law. She also stated that Japan will promote a “Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP)” based on these principles and that cooperation between Japan and India is crucial for realizing FOIP..