India, Japan to jointly counter terrorism, cybercrime

Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar has said that New Delhi and Tokyo are set to jointly combat terrorism and crime, including in the field of information technology.

He made the announcement at a joint press conference following the India-Japan "2+2" meeting, which involved the foreign and defence ministers of both countries, Caliber.Az reports, citing foreign media.

"India and Japan are firmly against terrorism, including cross-border terrorism. We discussed strengthening our cooperation in capacity building, including addressing issues arising in cyberspace and due to the misuse of digital technologies," Jaishankar said.

He also noted that both sides emphasized their interest in deepening information exchange and collaboration "to protect critical information infrastructure."

Jaishankar highlighted that a priority for both nations is a "free, open, and rules-based Indo-Pacific region." "We explored the possibility of coordinating our respective security and development assistance where our interests align," the foreign minister added.

Both India and Japan face threats from terrorism and have been proactive in seeking international cooperation to combat these threats. India, in particular, has dealt with various forms of terrorism, including cross-border terrorism from neighbouring countries. Japan has also faced challenges related to terrorism and is keen on collaborating with allies to enhance its security.