Japan asked India to take tough measures against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Modi government has shown restraint in its reaction. India has close ties with Russia and depends on oil and gas imports from Russia. India has adopted a cautious approach to taking a stance over the Russian invasion. They have opposed the military action without naming Russia.
Joe Biden and Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, have tried to win the support of Indian prime minister Narendra Modi over the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The US and Australia are in touch with India to put pressure on Russia over the invasion of Ukraine. India has reservations over allying with global power against Russia.
India depends on Russia for importing defense technology and arms. India has stayed on the defensive side. They choose not to openly opposed the Russian action in Ukraine. Since India, maintain close bilateral ties they are taking a calculated position over the Russian invasion. It could hamper their relations with Russia.
Japan has invested five trillion yen ($41.9bn) in public and private investment in India. Japan is further increasing its trade with India after shrinkages at the border with China last year. Japan has tried to win the support of India to opposed Russian unilateral military action and destabilize the global stability.
Japan and India have increased their economic ties through cooperation in the economic sector. The economic ties of India with Japan have increased after the border issue with China. Japan has given support to India over shrinkages at the border with China. Japan and China have strained relations due to their rivalry within South East Asia.
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