NEW DELHI, May 3 : BJP president Nitin Nabin met a high-level delegation from Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) here on Sunday and discussed ways to strengthen party-to-party engagement as well as India-Japan partnership and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.
The Japanese delegation, led by LDP’s policy research council chairperson Kobayashi Takayuki, called on Nabin at the BJP headquarters.
“Welcoming Kobayashi to India, Nabin described India-Japan relations as a strong partnership rooted in shared democratic values and mutual respect,” the BJP’s foreign affairs department in-charge Vijay Chauthaiwale said in a statement after the meeting.
“Both sides discussed ways to strengthen party-to-party engagement through structured dialogue at various levels of leadership. The discussions focused on fostering greater exchange of ideas, sharing best practices, and enhancing institutional cooperation between the Bharatiya Janata Party and Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party,” he added.
The interaction reflected a shared commitment to deepening organisational linkages and promoting continued dialogue, further strengthening the India-Japan partnership and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region, he added.
The LDP delegation’s meeting with Nabin was part of the “Know BJP” initiative launched by the party when Union minister J P Nadda was its president.
During the interaction, Chauthaiwale said Kobayashi appreciated the deep-rooted cultural connection between India and Japan, noting the strong civilisational links that continue to bind the two nations.
“He (Kobayashi) acknowledged that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India-Japan relations have witnessed significant growth and acquired new momentum,” Chauthaiwale said.
“He also referred to flagship collaborations such as the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail project, noting that the bullet train initiative stands as a symbol of the strong strategic and developmental partnership between the two countries,” the BJP leader said.
During the meeting, Chauthaiwale said, Nabin underscored that the close personal rapport between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe has played a defining role in elevating bilateral ties to new heights and giving strategic direction to the partnership.
“Nabin shared insights into the BJP’s vision, organisational structure, and its people-centric approach to political engagement. He highlighted the ‘Know BJP’ initiative as an important platform to enhance international understanding, encourage exchange of ideas, and strengthen ties with political parties and leaders across the world,” he added.
Nabin also highlighted India’s strong focus on youth-driven development, emphasising flagship initiatives such as Make in India, Startup India, and Aatmanirbhar Bharat, which are empowering young entrepreneurs and strengthening India’s economic self-reliance, Chauthaiwale said.
“He further spoke about key social welfare initiatives, including health insurance schemes under Aatmanirbhar Bharat, and the ‘Lakhpati Didi’ initiative, which is playing a transformative role in advancing women’s empowerment and financial independence at the grassroots level,” he added. (PTI)
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