India and Japan Hold 10th Round of Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Consultations in Tokyo

India and Japan held the 10th round of consultations on disarmament, non-proliferation, and export control in Tokyo on April 24, 2024. The discussions covered a wide range of issues, including nuclear, chemical, biological, outer space security, and conventional weapons.

The Indian delegation was led by Muanpuii Saiawi, Joint Secretary (Disarmament and International Security Affairs) of the Ministry of External Affairs, while the Japanese delegation was led by Katsuro Kitagawa, Director General for Disarmament, Non-proliferation and Science Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

During the consultations, the two sides exchanged views on developments in the areas of disarmament and non-proliferation relating to nuclear, chemical, and biological domains, outer space security, non-proliferation issues, conventional weapons, and export control. The meeting provided an opportunity for India and Japan to coordinate their positions on various disarmament and non-proliferation initiatives at the international level.

Why this matters: The consultations between India and Japan on disarmament and non-proliferation are part of the ongoing dialogue between the two countries on critical global security matters. As major powers in Asia, their cooperation and coordination on these issues can have a significant impact on regional stability and international efforts towards arms control and disarmament.

The 10th round of consultations is part of the regular dialogue between India and Japan aimed at strengthening cooperation on important global security matters. The discussions serve as a platform for the two countries to exchange views and coordinate their positions on disarmament and non-proliferation initiatives at the international level, contributing to global efforts in these domains amid changing global order.

Key Takeaways

• India, Japan held 10th round of consultations on disarmament, non-proliferation, export control.
• Discussions covered nuclear, chemical, biological, outer space, and conventional weapons issues.
• Consultations aimed at coordinating positions on disarmament, non-proliferation initiatives globally.
• India, Japan cooperation on these issues can impact regional stability, international arms control.
• Consultations part of regular dialogue to strengthen cooperation on global security matters.