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India and Japan are deepening their collaboration on critical minerals, a strategic move aimed at strengthening supply chain resilience and decreasing their dependence on China, the world's leading exporter of these vital resources. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the intensified partnership following discussions with his Japanese counterpart, Sanae Takaichi, in New Delhi.

Both Asian economic powerhouses rely significantly on imported minerals. These materials are indispensable for manufacturing a wide array of modern technologies, including electric vehicles, solar panels, smartphones, jet engines, and guided missiles. The current reliance on imports leaves them vulnerable to geopolitical shifts and changes in their relationships with Beijing.

"We have agreed to strengthen supply chain resilience in strategic sectors such as semiconductors, quantum technologies, and critical minerals," Modi stated after the talks. This collaboration signifies a shared commitment to diversifying their sources for these essential minerals, exploring new suppliers in countries like the United States and others, thereby reducing the potential impact of any disruption originating from China.

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We have agreed to strengthen supply chain resilience in strategic sectors such as semiconductors, quantum technologies, and critical minerals.