India-Japan International Exchange Symposium 2026
- Strengthening the Partnership through the promotion of People-to-People Exchange between Japan and India -

  • Symposium etc.
  • International Activities
  • Tourism

Supported by 日本財団 THE NIPPON FOUNDATION

Date / Time Thu, May 28,2026 19:30–22:50 (Japan Standard Time, JST)
16:00–19:20 (Indian Standard Time, IST)
Venue Lalit Hotel(India・Delhi)and Held Virtually in English and Japanese
※On-site attendance is limited to related parties only.
Theme 【Opening Remarks】
Mr. SHUKURI Masafumi Chairman, JTTRI

【Honorable Greetings】 
H.E. Mr. ONO Keiichi Ambassador to India (TBD)

【Keynote Speeches】
Mr. N.K. Singh
Chairman of 15th Finance Commission, Government of India

H.E. Mr. HIRAMATSU Kenji
Former Ambassador to India
Chairman, Institute for International Strategy, the Japan Research Institute, Limited

【Panel Discussion】
〇Panel 1: The Significance, Challenges, and Future Prospects of International Exchanges
<moderator>
Ms. Indrani Bagchi
Chief Executive Officer, Ananta Centre

<panelist>
H. E. Ms. Deepa G. Wadhwa
Former Ambassador to Japan
Member, Governing Council, Asian Confluence

H. E. Ambassador Shyam Saran
Former Foreign Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs
President of the Board of Trustees, India International Centre

Ms. MIZUTORI Mami
Specially Appointed Researcher, Institute for International Strategy,
the Japan Research Institute, Limited
Former Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General and
Head of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction

(Japanese Panelist TBD)

〇Panel 2: The Roles of Tourism and Cultural Policies in Driving International Exchanges
<moderator>
H.E. Mr. HIRAMATSU Kenji
Former Ambassador to India

<panelist>
Dr. Jyotsna Suri
Chairperson & Managing Director, The Lalit Suri Hospitality Group

(Indian Panlist TBD)

Mr. MURATA Shigeki
Commissioner, Japan Tourism Agency

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