India’s Ambassador-designate to Japan, Nagma Mallick, has stepped up diplomatic engagements with Japan’s senior leadership, holding a series of high-level meetings aimed at deepening the India–Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership across political, economic, and security domains.

Mallick on Friday called on Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara Minoru, where both sides held wide-ranging discussions on strengthening bilateral cooperation. The talks followed recent interactions between the leaders of the two countries and focused on sustaining momentum in strategic engagement.

In a post on X, the Indian Embassy in Japan said the meeting reviewed progress after the recent bilateral discussions between the Prime Ministers of India and Japan in Johannesburg. “Ambassador-designate Nagma M. Mallick called on Chief Cabinet Secretary H.E. Kihara Minoru. They held productive discussions on further advancing India-Japan relations,” the Embassy stated.

The engagement builds on the bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on November 23, held on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg. During that meeting, the two leaders emphasized expanding cooperation in innovation, defense, talent mobility, and trade, underscoring the strategic importance of the partnership amid evolving global challenges.

Following the talks, Prime Minister Modi described the India–Japan relationship as essential for global stability, stating that stronger cooperation between the two nations is “vital for a better planet.”

Beyond political engagement, Mallick has also focused on sector-specific collaboration. On December 22, she met Japan’s State Minister for Disaster Management, Akama Jiro, where discussions centered on enhancing cooperation in disaster risk reduction and disaster resilience. Both countries, prone to natural disasters, have increasingly emphasized collaboration in preparedness, early warning systems, and resilient infrastructure.

Earlier, on December 18, the ambassador-designate called on Japan’s Minister of State for Economic and Fiscal Policy, Kiuchi Minoru, reviewing economic cooperation and broader aspects of the strategic partnership. The discussions reflected shared interests in strengthening supply chains, economic resilience, and sustainable growth.

Mallick has also engaged closely with Japan’s parliamentary leadership to reinforce political and people-to-people ties. She met Yasutoshi Nishimura, Member of Japan’s House of Representatives and Chairman of the Japan–India Parliamentary Friendship Group, where both sides discussed parliamentary exchanges and avenues to further institutional cooperation.

In another key interaction, the Indian diplomat met Fukushiro Nukaga, Speaker of Japan’s House of Representatives, on December 15, holding discussions on the expanding scope of bilateral relations and the importance of sustained political dialogue.

These engagements underline India’s intent to further consolidate ties with Japan, a key partner in the Indo-Pacific region. As both countries navigate shared strategic, economic, and security interests, the meetings signal continued commitment to elevating the partnership through consistent diplomatic outreach and collaboration across multiple sectors.