Bilateral dialogue in Japan underscores 75‑year diplomatic milestone and future tech partnership

The September 29 engagement in Tokyo reaffirmed the long‑standing friendship that began in 1952 and was elevated to a ‘special strategic and global partnership’ in 2014. Ambassador Mallik and Director‑General Fuse agreed to set up a joint working group that will focus on emerging technologies, data‑security frameworks and AI governance.

Reference was also made to the cricket match held in Sano on September 22, which served as a cultural bridge and a reminder of the people‑to‑people ties that complement official diplomacy. Both governments pledged to use the occasion of the 75th anniversary to launch new initiatives that leverage each country’s strengths in innovation, research and development.