India and Japan Sign Memorandum of Cooperation on Mineral Resources
During the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) between India's Ministry of Mines and Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. This MoC aims to enhance collaboration in critical minerals supply chains, focusing on energy security, national security, and achieving net zero emissions. Key areas of cooperation include information exchange on mineral resources, joint investments in exploration and processing, and sustainable mining practices.
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