On May 29, the summit is performed between the Prime Minister Abe of Japan and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of India, both discussed challenges on a global scale as well as bilateral between Japan and India, moreover, a joint statement " Strengthening the Strategic and Global Partnership between India and Japan beyond the 60th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations” announced at the same day.

According to paragraph 10 of this statement:

“ The two Prime Ministers expressed satisfaction with the progress in cooperation of creative industries and welcomed the successful launch of the Indian Design Mark developed by the India Design Council and the Japan Institute of Design Promotion.”

India Design Mark is a national design award was founded in order to improve the living environment and industry in India. JDP signed a cooperation agreement with India Design Council in 2010, in addition to actively providing the know-how cultivated in the management of the Good Design Award, we also provide assistance such as the dispatch of local judges.

Strengthening the Strategic and Global Partnership between India and Japan beyond the 60th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations
http://pmindia.nic.in/press-details.php?nodeid=1628

Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs
http://www.mofa.go.jp/mofaj/kaidan/page3_000194.html

India Design Mark
http://www.indiadesignmark.in/