Japan urges Andhra Pradesh for a steady supply of rare earth minerals to strengthen India-Japan partnership. AP aims to be a. Key PointsJapan requested Andhra Pradesh to ensure a steady supply of rare earth minerals to strengthen their partnership.Andhra Pradesh aims to become a Rare Earth Element Corridor leveraging its significant beach sand mineral reserves.The state holds Indias second-highest beach sand mineral reserves, vital for industries like electronics and clean energy.