Former Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono Leads Delegation to India's Tech Hubs

Former Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono headed a senior Japanese parliamentary delegation to Bengaluru on 19 September 2026. Their itinerary featured stop‑overs at the Indian Institute of Science, the Indian Space Research Organisation and Bharat Electronics Limited. The embassy’s statement noted that the visit reflects the strategic importance both capitals assign to joint research in AI, space exploration, defence systems and start‑up innovation, and that it will pave the way for deeper, outcome‑driven collaborations.