India-Japan ties enter strategic sphere

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India-Japan ties enter strategic sphere​

SANDEEP DIKSHIT
NEW DELHI, July 4, 2010

While the United States is still considering high-tech trade with India, Japan has removed a number of Indian companies off its end user list to create the environment for closer ties in the strategic sphere.

Japan's removal of 11 Indian companies from the end user list and addition of four new ones comes as both sides began talks on closer military ties and held two rounds of discussions on civil nuclear energy cooperation.

For the first time, the two sides will hold a two-plus-two dialogue next week involving top bureaucrats from the Defence and Foreign Ministries. Japan has so far conducted dialogue in this format only with close allies — the U.S. and Australia.

Improving ties with the two Far Eastern neighbours — South Korea and Japan — is part of India's revitalised “Look East” policy that involves greater security and economic partnerships with these two countries, besides China, Australia and the 10 Association of South East Nations.

While India has moved closer to civil nuclear partnership with South Korea, it has also made progress in this respect with Japan, which was earlier reluctant to consider such as deal with a country that has not signed the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and is also not in favour of inking several non-proliferation conventions.

Pushed by Japanese majors Mitsubishi and Toshiba, which have substantial involvement in the civil nuclear sector, Tokyo is very keen not to lose the opportunity of participating in India's civil nuclear energy renaissance. With these two companies expected to benefit from Indian orders to U.S. and French companies, New Delhi and Tokyo held the first meeting of the sub-group on civil nuclear energy 90 minutes after the proposal was broached by the Japanese themselves.

Security of sea lanes

In return, both South Korea and Japan feel India can play an important role in quelling their uncertainties over the security of sea lanes of communication on which both depend heavily for transporting their energy requirements. Tokyo and Seoul are taking an interest in the Indian Navy initiative called the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium that sees all relevant players trying to make the seas safe.

Officials say both Japan and South Korea are keen on greater military ties with India and are reciprocating by offering partnerships in civil nuclear energy that is of great interest to New Delhi.

Some of the companies removed from the Japanese end users list include heavyweights such as the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), the Indian Space Research Organisation, Godrej & Boyce and Rashtriya Chemicals Limited. Even though some new entities such as the DRDO's Aeronautical Research Development Establishment have been added, the South Block is interpreting the overall reduction in the number of Indian organisations on Tokyo's proscribed list as a good development.

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[jha]

If they want better tie..why this adding and removing from the list.?

 

[faithfulguy]

India should just sign Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and abide by its rules. It would really open up other countries to trade with India more freely when it comes to high tech weaponry. Also, India can rely on US umbrella for protection if India joins western alliance. The money India spends on the weapons can then go help with its poor and combat domestic disturbance.

 

[Hulk]

India should just sign Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and abide by its rules. It would really open up other countries to trade with India more freely when it comes to high tech weaponry. Also, India can rely on US umbrella for protection if India joins western alliance. The money India spends on the weapons can then go help with its poor and combat domestic disturbance.

India does not need anybody's advice, by the way this is the 1000th time you have repeated yourself.

By the way there is no merit in your advice. Coming under USA umbrella means nothing, they will protect you only if you toe their line. So you are suggesting us to become a slave, keep your suggestion to yourself.

 

[javaman]

India should just sign Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and abide by its rules. It would really open up other countries to trade with India more freely when it comes to high tech weaponry. Also, India can rely on US umbrella for protection if India joins western alliance. The money India spends on the weapons can then go help with its poor and combat domestic disturbance.

thx 4 the care 4 india.i will talk with manmohan singh abt this.

 

[Spitfighter]

India should just sign Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and abide by its rules. It would really open up other countries to trade with India more freely when it comes to high tech weaponry. Also, India can rely on US umbrella for protection if India joins western alliance. The money India spends on the weapons can then go help with its poor and combat domestic disturbance.

India has effectively worked its way around the NPT. We can freely import nuclear fuel and technology from countries such as Russia, France, Canada, U.S and South Korea without any hindrance to our nuclear weapons program.

Furthermore we're working on long range MIRV missiles, so we don't have to rely on the US for protection. This allows us to pursue a relatively independent foreign policy which is why we enjoy excellent relations with the Russians, Israelis, Iranians, French and Americans at the same time .

We definitely need to improve the situation at home and I believe that while we can do better, we are better off today than we were a decade ago. The situation will improve gradually, but it need not come at the cost of our long term strategic objectives.

Your comment is rather senseless, what kind of person would willingly give up their independence? It might not seem that odd to you commies, but things work a little differently in India.

 

[Spitfighter]

If they want better tie..why this adding and removing from the list.?

India was placed under some serious sanctions after the nuclear tests in '98 because of which a number of Indian companies/research facilities were placed on black lists and denied critical technologies. Japan has agreed to remove a large number of companies off that same list which is absolutely great news given how much we can learn from them.

It takes time to nurture a strategic partnership, the remaining companies will be taken off in due time.

 

[faithfulguy]

India has effectively worked its way around the NPT. We can freely import nuclear fuel and technology from countries such as Russia, France, Canada, U.S and South Korea without any hindrance to our nuclear weapons program.

Furthermore we're working on long range MIRV missiles, so we don't have to rely on the US for protection. This allows us to pursue a relatively independent foreign policy which is why we enjoy excellent relations with the Russians, Israelis, Iranians, French and Americans at the same time .

We definitely need to improve the situation at home and I believe that while we can do better, we are better off today than we were a decade ago. The situation will improve gradually, but it need not come at the cost of our long term strategic objectives.

Your comment is rather senseless, what kind of person would willingly give up their independence? It might not seem that odd to you commies, but things work a little differently in India.

Working with the west does not equate to give up independence. Also, I want to stop India from spending all its money in defence. That is why I suggest that it comes under US umbrella. Are you saying that countries such as Japan, Australia, South Korea and England are slaves to the US?

 

[shrivatsa]

Working with the west does not equate to give up independence. Also, I want to stop India from spending all its money in defence. That is why I suggest that it comes under US umbrella. Are you saying that countries such as Japan, Australia, South Korea and England are slaves to the US?

How could you forget Taiwan in that "slave" list.please keep your advices limited to your country .

 

[faithfulguy]

How could you forget Taiwan in that "slave" list.please keep your advices limited to your country .

Are you saying that Taiwan, Japan, Germany, England and Australia are slaves to the US?

 

[Hulk]

Are you saying these countries does not have a defense force? What about Pakistan, did you forgot what USA did to them.

 

[Spitfighter]

Are you saying that Taiwan, Japan, Germany, England and Australia are slaves to the US?

They certainly aren't 'slaves' as such but they're well within the 'American orbit'. Can you say these countries have an independent foreign policy?

 

[Indiarox]

Are you saying that Taiwan, Japan, Germany, England and Australia are slaves to the US?

Not sure about you but the British PM thinks his country's relationship with USA is SLAVISH. I think his opinion counts for some thing

 

[shrivatsa]

Are you saying that Taiwan, Japan, Germany, England and Australia are slaves to the US?

dude you made that slave list not me.

 

[Adam Gilchrist]

Working with the west does not equate to give up independence. Also, I want to stop India from spending all its money in defence. That is why I suggest that it comes under US umbrella. Are you saying that countries such as Japan, Australia, South Korea and England are slaves to the US?

India doesnt take advice from people of your IQ.