4th India-Australia-Japan Trilateral Dialogue (December 13, 2017)
December 13, 2017
- Foreign Secretary Dr. S. Jaishankar hosted the 4th India-Australia-Japan Trilateral Dialogue with Secretary of Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Australia Ms. Frances Adamson and Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan Mr. Shinsuke J. Sugiyama,
in New Delhi on 13 December 2017.
- The three sides highlighted the growing convergence of their respective countries’ interests in the Indo-Pacific region and underscored their shared commitment to peace, democracy, economic growth and a rules-based order in the region. They underscored
their support for ASEAN centrality in the political and security architecture of the Indo-Pacific region.
- The three sides stressed the need for greater collaboration on maritime security and domain awareness and disaster response capabilities. They also renewed their resolve to fight the scourge of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and stressed
the need for enhanced cooperation on counterterrorism. They deliberated on strengthening regional connectivity as well.
- The three sides welcomed the regular meetings of this important dialogue mechanism. The Japanese Vice Minister proposed to host the next round in Tokyo.
New Delhi
December 13, 2017