New Delhi, Nov. 6 -- Amid China's regular intrusions into its territorial waters, Japan on Wednesday stated that cooperation with India is crucial in order to realise its vision of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP).
Japanese State Minister for Foreign Affairs Kunimitsu Ayano, addressing the Japan-India Track 1.5 Dialogue "8th Japan-India Indo-Pacific Forum", spoke on the theme of peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
State Minister Kunimitsu stated 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 w...