Dehradun, July 5 -- The meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi marks a significant upgrade in the 'India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership'. The implications span defence co-development, technology exchange, and a shared vision to counter regional dominance. It may be noted that well before the Strait of Hormuz meltdown, India under Modi's leadership has been working on establishing a diversified strategic structure focused on national interests, regardless of respective nations' place in the international order. As such, if Seychelles is the centre of attention, one day, it is Japan, the next, and New Zealand, next week. Each nation has something to contribute in its own ...