In the current global context, building supply chain resilience and thereby economic security, sustainable growth and stability.

India is an attractive counterpart for Japan in addressing both these issues. With a rapidly growing economy, significant technological development and an expanding market itself, India can be regarded as a region of significant business ‘opportunity’ for Japanese companies.

The strategic importance of India-Japan cooperation in economic security and supply chain resilience is explored. It will focus on how Japanese companies can utilise India’s strengths to mitigate risk, ensure continuity and use it as a new growth vehicle. It will also delve into how India as a manufacturing hub can facilitate the establishment of coordinated supply chains between Japan and other economies, which in turn can enhance Japan’s global competitiveness.