New Delhi: India and Japan are exploring new opportunities to deepen cooperation in the field of critical minerals, with a focus on building resilient, secure and sustainable supply chains.
A fruitful meeting was held with Japan’s State Minister of the Environment, H.E. Mr. Kiyoto Tsuji, where both sides discussed opportunities to further strengthen bilateral cooperation on critical minerals and related areas of strategic importance.
The discussions highlighted the growing importance of critical minerals for modern industries, clean energy technologies, advanced manufacturing and the global transition towards sustainable development. Strengthening reliable supply chains in this sector has become increasingly important for ensuring long-term economic and technological resilience.
India-Japan Partnership Built on Trust
The India-Japan relationship is founded on mutual trust, shared interests and a common commitment to sustainable development. Cooperation in critical minerals provides another important avenue for both countries to expand their strategic partnership.
India and Japan have been working closely across several areas, including technology, infrastructure, energy, trade and economic cooperation. Greater collaboration on critical minerals can further contribute to the diversification and resilience of supply chains while supporting sustainable economic growth.
Focus on Resilient and Sustainable Supply Chains
Critical minerals are essential for a wide range of emerging technologies, including renewable energy systems, electric vehicles, batteries, electronics and advanced industrial applications. Developing dependable sources and sustainable supply chains is therefore becoming a key priority for economies around the world.India and Japan are expected to explore new avenues of engagement and cooperation in this strategically important sector in the coming years.
The latest meeting reaffirmed the commitment to strengthening the India-Japan partnership, deepening bilateral engagement and identifying new opportunities for collaboration.
As both countries continue to work together, cooperation on critical minerals could emerge as an important pillar of their broader strategic and economic partnership.
Key Highlights
- India and Japan discuss deeper cooperation on critical minerals.
- Meeting held with Japan’s State Minister of the Environment, H.E. Mr. Kiyoto Tsuji.
- Both countries emphasize resilient and sustainable supply chains.
- Critical minerals are gaining strategic importance for clean energy and advanced technologies.
- India-Japan cooperation is expected to expand in the coming years.

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