Rajnath Singh to discuss defence ties with Japanese counterpart today

NEW DELHI: Discussions to deepen bilateral defence cooperation will top the agenda during Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s meeting with his Japanese counterpart Gen Nakatani here on Monday, an official said.

Given that defence and security are important pillars of the ties between the two countries, both sides are expected to exchange views and ideas on the current regional and international security situation and improve cooperation, he said.

India and Japan share a long-term friendship, which has further gained qualitative momentum after the elevation of this collaboration to Special Strategic and Global Partnership in 2014.

Defence exchanges between India and Japan have gained strength in recent years due to the growing convergence on strategic matters. Its significance is increasing from the common outlook on issues of peace, security and stability of the Indo-Pacific Region.

This will be the second meeting between the two Defence Ministers within six months after their maiden interaction in November 2024 on the sidelines of ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus at Lao PDR, said a statement.

Rajnath Singh met his Japan counterpart Gen Nakatani and Secretary of National Defence (Defence Minister) of the Philippines Gilberto Teodoro on the final day of his three-day visit to Vientiane, Lao PDR.

The two sides reiterated the importance of defence industry and technology cooperation between the two countries. (IANS)

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