According to the Ministry of External Affairs, top officials from India and Japan have held discussions on strategic cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI), with a view to promoting co-creation, enhancing policy convergence, and encouraging the development of solutions in industrial domains to foster a robust, innovative, and trustworthy AI ecosystem.
The inaugural India-Japan AI Strategic Dialogue was held on April 21, 2026 in Mumbai. It was attended by stakeholder ministries, departments, and agencies from both governments, and included a session bringing together government and industry representatives from both sides.
The dialogue explored avenues to strengthen international mobility of AI talent and expand joint research through exchanges and collaborative projects. Both sides also deliberated on international cooperation in AI governance, policy formulation, and engagement in multilateral forums.
Additionally, both sides agreed to convene the next round of the AI Strategic Dialogue in Japan at mutually convenient dates.
