New Delhi, June 3 -- Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal conducted bilateral discussions with Japan's Vice Minister, International Affairs, Terada Yoshimichi in Oslo, focusing on expanding maritime cooperation between the two nations.

The meeting addressed multiple strategic areas including Japanese shipyard investments, port digitisation initiatives, green port development, research and development collaboration, and enhanced employment opportunities for Indian seafarers in Japan.

The ministers explored opportunities to leverage Japan's expertise in island territory development for transforming India's Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep islands into smart islands.

The collaboration would focus on implementing sustainable technologies, di...