India-Japan Space Dialogue in Tokyo discusses Quad space cooperation

The Indian delegation was co-led by Muanpuii Saiawi, Joint Secretary, Disarmament and International Security Affairs Division, Ministry of External Affairs and M. Ganesh Pillai, Scientific Secretary, ISRO, Department of Space.

The Japanese delegation was co-led by Saita Yukio, Assistant Minister/ Ambassador in charge of Space Policy, Foreign Policy Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and azeki Jun, Director General, National Space Policy Secretariat, Cabinet Office.

"The dialogue brought together ministries and agencies pertaining to outer space and allowed for exchange of views on their respective space policies and priorities. Discussions were held on national space programmes, bilateral space cooperation, space situational awareness, space security, Quad space cooperation, industry level cooperation and commercial space collaboration. The Indian co-chairs also visited JAXA’s Tsukuba Space Center on 31 March 2025," read a statement issued by the Indian government.

The dialogue was preceded by an industry cooperation event organised by IN-SPACe and Japan’s Cabinet Office.

It witnessed participation of representatives of Japanese and Indian companies and industry associations.