The 3rd India-Japan Forum, organized by the Ananta Centre in partnership with the Ministry of External Affairs, took place on December 6-7, 2024, in New Delhi. This forum provided a premier platform for policymakers, thought leaders, and private sector representatives to discuss current geopolitical trends and global economic challenges, focusing on key areas crucial to the future of the India-Japan relationship. The event was held under the Chatham House Rules, encouraging open and interactive discussions among participants. Approximately 130 delegates from both India and Japan attended the forum.
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The forum received support from various organizations, including Godrej, JetSynthesys, CII, TATA, JBIC, Kirloskar, Suntory, the Embassy of Japan, Mitsubishi, and Premji Invest.
Dr. S. Jaishankar, India’s External Affairs Minister, addressed the inaugural session, and Mr Takeshi Iwaya, Japanese Foreign Minister, delivered a video message. Ms. Nirmala Sitharaman, Finance Minister of India,  along with several experts from Japan and India, engaged in discussions throughout the forum.
This year’s forum focused on several critical areas of collaboration, including defense cooperation in the Indo-Pacific, the semiconductor industry, AI governance, alternative energy sources, supply chains, high-tech geopolitics, and enhancing trust within the bilateral relationship.
