India, Japan and 10 Years of the Free & Open Indo-Pacific Concept

Special Conference

India, Japan and 10 Years of the Free & Open Indo-Pacific Concept

10 February 2026 – 13:30-17:30, In-person GRIPS Soukairo Hall, Tokyo

The Embassy of India in Tokyo and the Yokosuka Council on Asia-Pacific Studies (YCAPS) are pleased to co-host a special seminar titled “India, Japan, and 10 Years of the Free & Open Indo-Pacific Concept.” Leading scholars and activity practitioners will reflect on the current status of Japan-India relations and reflect on the tenth anniversary of Prime the formal announcement of Japan Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP) vision in New Delhi—a concept that was rooted Prime Minister Abe Shinzo’s 2007 speech to the Indian Parliament, “Confluence of the Two Seas". Join distinguished experts and policymakers as they assess India–Japan relations, reflect on the evolution of FOIP over the past decade, and discuss future directions for sustaining a prosperous bilateral relationship that supports regional prosperity.

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*Registration is required for this event

Schedule :

- 13:30 - 14:00 Registration & Arrivals

- 14:00 - 14:10 Co‑hosts’ Welcome Remarks

- 14:10 - 14:35 Keynote – Nagma Mohamed Mallick, Indian Ambassador to Japan

- 14:35 - 15:00 Keynote – To be announced

- 15:00 - 15:10 Break

- 15:10 - 16:05 Panel 1: India-Japan Relations (with Q&A).

- 16:05 - 17:00 Panel 2: Free & Open Indo-Pacific at 10 Years (with Q&A)

- 17:00 - 17:25 Moderated Discussion

- 17:25 - 17:30 Closing & Next Steps

Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Time: 14:00-17:30 JST (Registration opens at 13:30)

Language: English- Supported by Japanese live interpretation

Venue: GRIPS Soukairo Hall, 7 Chome-22-1 Roppongi, Minato City, Tokyo 106-0032

Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Y9PK6Q5iuKgnuBjq5

Speakers:

• Her Excellency Nagma Mohamed Mallick, Indian Ambassador to Japan
• Dr. Michishita Narushige, Director of YCAPS Japan
• Prof Taniguchi Tomohiko, Specially Appointed Professor, University of Tsukuba and Former Special Adviser, Prime Minister ABE Shinzo's Cabinet
• Dr. László Csicsmann, Corvinus Center for Contemporary Asia Studies, Budapest
• Dr. Stephen Nagy, Director of Policy Studies, YCAPS Japan
• CAPT Bito Yuki (PhD), Director of Strategic Studies, Maritime Command and Staff College
• Dr. Astha Chadha, Ritsumeikan University

Plus, more speakers to be announced soon.

Cost: Free of charge

Format: This seminar will be held in person, not recorded and held under the Chatham House Rule. Prepared remarks will be kept concise to maximize moderated discussion and audience Q&A.

Language: The working language of the event will be English but simultaneous interpretation for the Japanese audience will be provided.

Registration: As seats are limited we require participants to register before attending the event. Updates about schedule changes and announced speakers will be announced via email. Please use this link to RSVP for in-person attendance.

Co-Sponsors: Primary: Embassy of India, Tokyo, YCAPS