Japan has expressed keen interest in joining India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) system. In an interview with a media channel, Japanese Digital Minister Kono Taro highlighted the ongoing digital cooperation between the two countries. <br />''<br />''He said, this move aims to enhance interoperability and mutual recognition of e-IDs.<br />''<br />''Responding to Mr Taro's statement, Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw expressed gratitude for the recognition of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Digital India vision.<br />''<br />''Mr Vaishnaw added that the vision has gained traction globally and the people understood how it has democratised digital technology.<br />