InterviewIndia's top diplomat points to 'new phase' in Japan defense ties
Jaishankar weighs in on awkward relations with China, Pakistan, Maldives
Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar speaks with Nikkei at his office in New Delhi, ahead of a visit to Japan. (Photo by Satoshi Iwaki)
KIRAN SHARMA, SATOSHI IWAKI and NUPUR SHAW, Nikkei staff writers
NEW DELHI -- Defense ties can be an "important element" of India's relations with Japan and should focus on collaborative procurement in the South Asian nation, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar told Nikkei in an exclusive interview ahead of a three-day visit to Tokyo.