India and Japan on Wednesday advanced their strategic partnership in science, technology and innovation during a high-level bilateral engagement with a strong focus on emerging and critical technologies.
Dr. Jitendra Singh (photo:IANS)
India and Japan on Wednesday advanced their strategic partnership in science, technology and innovation during a high-level bilateral engagement with a strong focus on emerging and critical technologies.
Japan’s Minister for Science and Technology Policy and Minister of State for Space Policy, ONODA Kimi, accompanied by a high-level official delegation, called on Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences Jitendra Singh to discuss collaboration across different domains, particularly in health and medical devices.
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The meeting marked the exchange of a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) in health and medical devices among the Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED), the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the Department of Science and Technology (DST).
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A Letter of Intent (LoI) on cooperation in Quantum Science and Technology was also signed between the Cabinet Office of Japan and DST, opening new avenues for collaboration in next-generation technologies.
The engagement builds upon the outcomes of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Japan in August 2025, during which both sides agreed to expand cooperation under the India-Japan Science, Technology and Innovation Partnership across a wide spectrum of domains, including industry and startups.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Singh said, “India and Japan share a natural synergy in science and technology. While Japan brings advanced technological capabilities, India offers a vast pool of talented human resources. Together, we can accelerate innovation in frontier areas and translate research into impactful societal outcomes.”
The Minister added that India’s expanding national missions in Quantum Technologies, Cyber-Physical Systems, Electric Mobility, Clean Energy and Advanced Computing reflect the country’s strong push towards deep-tech sectors, creating new opportunities for joint research, co-development and industrial partnerships.
On the occasion, ONODA Kimi appreciated India’s rapid economic growth and its strong commitment to innovation, particularly the large-scale adoption of artificial intelligence across sectors.
She shared that her visit to India, including interactions with academic institutions, reflected a strong culture of resilience among young researchers, with the ability to learn from failure and continue pursuing innovation.
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