Japan-India relations: peace treaty, partnership and joint vision
Background
Japan and India concluded a separate peace treaty on 28 April 1952, marking the beginning of diplomatic relations.
The two countries have shared a Special Strategic and Global Partnership since 2014.
During the Indian Prime Minister's visit to Japan on 29-30 August 2025, they adopted the Joint Vision for the Next Decade.
They also agreed to facilitate 10 trillion yen of Japanese private investment in India over the next decade.
Peace treaty and start of diplomatic relations:
28 April 1952
Special Strategic and Global Partnership since:
2014
Joint Vision for the Next Decade adopted:
29-30 August 2025
Japanese private investment to be facilitated (trillion yen):
10
Why it matters for exams: Dates of establishing relations and the level of partnership are the standard questions on a country's ties with India.
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