New Delhi, July 2 -- Highlighting the rapidly deepening strategic and economic ties between Tokyo and New Delhi, Japan on Thursday said that the next "2+2" Foreign and Defence ministerial meeting between India and Japan is set to take place by the end of 2026.

Toshihiro Kitamura, Press Secretary and Official Spokesperson accompanying Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced this after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Takaichi held bilateral and delegation-level talks today in New Delhi.

The announcement underscores the high priority both nations place on maritime security and regional stability in the Indo-Pacific.

In a significant move to bolster defence ties, Kitamura said that the two countries have reached a broad agreement...