India-Japan
India-Japan Space Dialogue in Tokyo discusses Quad space cooperation
The third India-Japan Space Dialogue was held in Tokyo on April 1 when officials discussed Quad space cooperation and commercial space collaboration.
The Indian delegation was co-led by Muanpuii Saiawi, Joint Secretary, Disarmament and International Security Affairs Division, Ministry of External Affairs and M. Ganesh Pillai, Scientific Secretary, ISRO, Department of Space.
The Japanese delegation was co-led by Saita Yukio, Assistant Minister/ Ambassador in charge of Space Policy, Foreign Policy Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and azeki Jun, Director General, National Space Policy Secretariat, Cabinet Office.
"The dialogue brought together ministries and agencies pertaining to outer space and allowed for exchange of views on their respective space policies and priorities. Discussions were held on national space programmes, bilateral space cooperation, space situational awareness, space security, Quad space cooperation, industry level cooperation and commercial space collaboration. The Indian co-chairs also visited JAXA’s Tsukuba Space Center on 31 March 2025," read a statement issued by the Indian government.
The dialogue was preceded by an industry cooperation event organised by IN-SPACe and Japan’s Cabinet Office.
3rd India-Japan Space Dialogue was held in Tokyo today. Indian delegation was co-led by Joint Secretary, D&ISA Division, MEA & Scientific Secretary, ISRO & Japanese delegation by Asst Minister, Foreign Policy Bureau, MoFA & DG, National Space Policy Secretariat, Cabinet Office.… pic.twitter.com/dJHuVvdi0D
— India in Japanインド大使館 (@IndianEmbTokyo) April 1, 2025
It witnessed participation of representatives of Japanese and Indian companies and industry associations.
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