In what might cause a diplomatic tiff between Delhi and Tokyo, Japan's foreign minister might not attend a meeting of foreign ministers of G20 nations which India is hosting from 1 March 2023, according to reports.
It is also unclear whether minister Yoshimasa Hayashi will attend a meeting of the anti-China Quad grouping, scheduled for 3 March. He is reportedly cancelling the visit due to parliamentary work.
The development was reported by Japanese media, which suggested that a deputy minister might participate in the meetings.
An Indian official was quoted as saying by Kyodo News that the move might negatively impact Japan's foreign policy, and give the impression that Tokyo only values the G7 group of rich nations.