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India and Japan share a 'Special Strategic and Global Partnership', which has evolved over the years from economic cooperation to a comprehensive partnership covering various sectors. Both countries have expanded their cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region, where they face common challenges and opportunities. The India-Japan-Australia Supply Chain Resilience Initiative was started by the two nations in 2020 with the goal of strengthening and diversifying their trade and investment ties. Additionally, they committed to spearheading the India-Pacific Ocean Initiative's commerce, connectivity, and maritime transport pillars. India has suggested this platform as a means of fostering regional collaboration. The first "2+2" ministerial discussion between the foreign and defence ministers of the two nations took place in 2021, during which they talked about measures to improve their security and defence cooperation. Additionally, they inked a deal on the reciprocal supply and service provision between their armed forces, which will enable coordinated training and operations. They commemorated their 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties in 2022 and reiterated their resolve to collaborate for global peace and development in the Indo-Pacific area. In the areas of digital technology, education, health, and sustainable energy, he also unveiled a number of new projects. The 15th annual summit between their prime ministers took place in 2023, during which they discussed the partnership's development and laid forth their future goals. Additionally, they decided to work together on cyber and space security as well as co-develop and co-produce military weapons.