Projects

FY2012

Strengthening the Intellectual Foundations for Contemporary Japanese Studies in India - Phase Ⅱ

Project Outline
Although the importance of Japan-India relations is becoming ever more widely recognized, there are few opportunities for people in India to research issues affecting the two countries and deepen understanding of contemporary Japan. In light of this situation, the Foundation conducted a three-year project from FY2007 to support the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER) in its research into contemporary Japan.
This project (Phase II) will take on board and expand on the results obtained to date and strengthen the research platform in Japan. By so doing, the project will aim to promote understanding of contemporary Japan in India and contribute to advancing mutual understanding between the two countries. In this year, the final year of Phase II of the project, an international conference to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and India will be held in New Delhi for high ranking members of the Indian government. Moreover, further economic seminars, which have been characteristic of the Phase II activities, will be held in Chennai (Tamil Nadu Province), which is home to a large number of Japanese companies. Furthermore, continuing from last year, support will be provided for researchers working on Japan-India studies and information on the results of activities will be disseminated to the public.
●International conference in Commemoration 60 years of Japan-India Diplomatic Relations held in New Delhi
On December 17 and 18, 2012, an international conference mark 60 years of diplomatic relations between Japan and India was held at the Indian Habitat Center in New Delhi on the theme of 'The Changing Paradigm of Japan-India Relations'. Twenty one intellectuals from Japan and India, including the Indian Foreign Minister, Japanese Ambassador to India, university professors and researchers, economists, persons engaged in international cooperation and others were invited as guest speakers to the conference.

On the first day of the conference, Dr. Ahluwalia, Chairperson of ICRIER and Mr. Takagi, President of Sasakawa Peace Foundation gave the welcoming and opening remarks, and Mr. Shri Salman Khurshid, Minister of External Affairs delivered the keynote address. While on the second day, special address were given by Mr. Hiroshi Watanabe, President and CEO, JBIC.

The first day was split into three sessions, namely, Japan-India Global Strategic Partnership, Regional Dimensions of Japan-India Relations, and Japan-India Bilateral Economic cooperation. While on the second day a more general discussion was held on the future prospects in bilateral relations.

The themes of each session and the guest speakers were as follows:
 
Left to Right: Mr. Khurshid, Minister of External Affairs, Mr. Takagi, President of SPF, Ms. Ahluwalia, Chairperson of ICRIER, H.E. Mr. Yagi, Japanese Ambassador to India

Left to Right: Mr. Khurshid, Minister of External Affairs, Mr. Takagi, President of SPF, Ms. Ahluwalia, Chairperson of ICRIER, H.E. Mr. Yagi, Japanese Ambassador to India

 
Left: H.E. Mr. Yagi Right: Mr. Hiroshi Watanabe, President and CEO, JBIC

Left: H.E. Mr. Yagi Right: Mr. Hiroshi Watanabe, President and CEO, JBIC

 
Left: Session 1 Right: Session 2

Left: Session 1 Right: Session 2

 
Left: Session 3 Right: General discussion

Left: Session 3 Right: General discussion

 
(Left and Right) Participantsand the venue

(Left and Right) Participantsand the venue

Implementing Agency Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER) (India) Year Implementation year（3/3）
Project Type Self OperatedGrantCommissionedOther Year project budget implementation 7,808,156yen