Shinjiro Koizumi’s maiden India visit signals a deeper India–Japan defence partnership built around maritime capability, technology and Indo-Pacific security.

As maritime connectivity becomes central to economic security and regional stability, India and Japan are expanding cooperation across ports, logistics, supply chains, and Indo-Pacific connectivity. The partnership between RIS-CMEC, JTTRI, and the Indian Ports Association reflects a growing commitment to building resilient maritime infrastructure and a rules-based regional order. By Rupal Kalebere Maritime connectivity is no longer a technical subject limited to ports, ships,