Tokyo, Aug. 29 -- India and Japan are working together to bolster critical minerals supply chains through partnerships in the Mineral Security Partnership, the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, and Quad Critical Minerals Initiatives, according to a factsheet released by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday.

The Ministry of Mines of India and Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) signed a Memorandum of Cooperation in the field of Mineral Resources in August 2025. Both countries also deepened collaboration through Toyota Tsusho's rare earth refining project in Andhra Pradesh, which aims to establish a stable supply chain for rare earth materials, the factsheet said.

India and Japan have welcomed the initiative ...