India, Japan hold '2+2' ministerial dialogue focusing on Indo-Pacific

India and Japan engaged in a new round of 2+2 dialogue in Delhi, focusing on expanding their special strategic partnership in light of increasing regional security challenges. Key discussions were held on defense cooperation and the significance of a free and open Indo-Pacific, led by S. Jaishankar, Rajnath Singh, Yoko Kamikawa, and Kihara Minoru.