India and Japan are set to strengthen their ties as Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets with Japanese Minister for Defence, Nobuo Kishi, and former Defence Minister, Shigeru Ishiba, in Tokyo. The meeting is expected to focus on Quad defence cooperation and bilateral relations between the two nations. The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, commonly referred to as the Quad, is a strategic dialogue between India, Japan, Australia, and the United States. The dialogue aims to promote peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region. India and Japan have been actively engaged in the Quad dialogue, with a focus on maritime security, counter-terrorism, and non-proliferation. The two nations have also been strengthening their bilateral defence ties, with regular joint military exercises and defence cooperation agreements. The meeting between PM Modi and Ishiba is expected to discuss ways to further strengthen these ties and promote cooperation in the region. India and Japan have a long history of cooperation, with Japan being one of India’s largest trading partners. The two nations have also been working together on various infrastructure projects, including the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor. The Quad dialogue has been seen as a counterbalance to China’s growing influence in the region, and India and Japan are expected to discuss ways to promote a free and open Indo-Pacific. The meeting is also expected to discuss regional security issues, including the situation in the South China Sea and the Korean Peninsula. India and Japan have been actively engaged in promoting regional security and stability, and the meeting is expected to further strengthen their cooperation in this area. The two nations have also been working together on various economic initiatives, including the Asia-Africa Growth Corridor. The corridor aims to promote economic cooperation and development between Asia and Africa, and India and Japan are expected to discuss ways to further promote this initiative. The meeting between PM Modi and Ishiba is expected to be a significant step forward in promoting India-Japan ties and cooperation in the region. The two nations have a strong foundation for cooperation, and the meeting is expected to further strengthen their bilateral relations. India and Japan are expected to discuss ways to promote cooperation in various areas, including defence, economy, and regional security. The meeting is also expected to discuss ways to promote people-to-people exchanges and cultural cooperation between the two nations. The Quad dialogue has been seen as a key initiative in promoting regional security and stability, and India and Japan are expected to play a key role in promoting this initiative. The meeting between PM Modi and Ishiba is expected to be a significant step forward in promoting India-Japan ties and cooperation in the region. The two nations have a long history of cooperation, and the meeting is expected to further strengthen their bilateral relations. India and Japan are expected to discuss ways to promote cooperation in various areas, including defence, economy, and regional security. The meeting is also expected to discuss ways to promote people-to-people exchanges and cultural cooperation between the two nations. The meeting is expected to be a significant step forward in promoting India-Japan ties and cooperation in the region.