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Jaishankar Adds Japan to India's Priorities With a Witty Quip
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Firstpost•14-10-2026, 09:39
Jaishankar Adds Japan to India's Priorities With a Witty Quip
- •External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar humorously reminded a moderator to include Japan in India's diplomatic priorities during a panel discussion.
- •Jaishankar quipped that he would be in trouble at home with his wife, Kyoko Jaishankar, if he did not mention Japan.
- •Beyond the lighthearted joke, Japan remains a vital strategic partner for India in the Indo-Pacific region and through the Quad alliance.
- •Japan continues to be a major investor in India's key infrastructure initiatives, including vital railway and transport projects.
Key Questions Answered
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar joked that he would be in trouble with his Japanese-born wife, Kyoko Jaishankar, if Japan was omitted from India's diplomatic priorities after a moderator outlined a four-part foreign policy strategy that left Japan off the list.
The Quad is a strategic grouping that includes India, the United States, Australia, and Japan, which cooperate on regional security, maritime safety, supply chains, and critical technologies in the Indo-Pacific.
Japan is a major investor in India's infrastructure development, contributing significantly to railway projects, various transport links, and fostering economic collaboration through trade and emerging technology initiatives.
