Japanese Ambassador Hosts Farewell for NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Suman Bery
Japanese envoy to India hosts farewell gathering for NITI Aayog VC Suman Bery
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Ambassador of Japan to India, Ono Keiichi, hosted a farewell gathering for Suman K Bery, the outgoing Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog, recognizing his contributions to India-Japan relations. The event coincided with ongoing discussions between India and Japan to enhance economic security and collaboration in strategic sectors.
- 01Suman K Bery served as Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog, playing a significant role in policy discussions and international economic engagement.
- 02The 2nd round of the India-Japan Economic Security Dialogue was co-chaired by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and focused on enhancing supply chain resilience.
- 03The Economic Security Initiative was announced by the Prime Ministers of India and Japan during the 15th Annual Summit in Tokyo in August 2025.
- 04Recent agreements between India and Japan include cooperation in quantum science and medical devices, strengthening ties in emerging technologies.
- 05Japan's Minister for Science and Technology Policy, ONODA Kimi, led a high-level delegation to discuss collaboration in frontier technologies.
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On May 15, 2026, Ono Keiichi, the Ambassador of Japan to India and Bhutan, hosted a farewell gathering for Suman K Bery, who recently completed his tenure as Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog. The ambassador expressed gratitude for Bery's contributions to enhancing India-Japan relations. Bery's role included significant input in policy discussions and international economic engagement, which have been vital in strengthening bilateral ties. This gathering coincided with the 2nd round of the India-Japan Economic Security Dialogue, co-chaired by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. The dialogue focused on deepening collaboration in strategic industrial sectors to enhance supply chain resilience, a key aspect of the Economic Security Initiative established during the 15th Annual Summit in Tokyo in August 2025. Additionally, India and Japan have recently strengthened their cooperation in emerging technologies, including agreements in quantum science and health research, highlighting the commitment of both nations to advance their strategic partnership.
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The ongoing discussions and agreements between India and Japan could lead to enhanced economic opportunities and technological advancements for both nations.
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