Vice Minister of Defense for International Affairs of Japan calls on Rajnath Singh
- Both sides agree to further enhance bilateral defence cooperation
- India shares Japan’s vision for a free, open, secure & rules-based Indo-Pacific: Rajnath Singh
New Delhi. Vice Minister of Defense for International Affairs of Japan Oka Masami called on Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on April 6.
During the meeting, Oka briefed the Defence Minister on the discussions held during the 7th Defence Policy Dialogue, which he co-chaired with Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane in New Delhi on April 5.
The visiting dignitary reiterated Japan’s keenness to further enhance bilateral defence cooperation, including collaboration in defence equipment and technology.
Rajnath Singh conveyed that India shares Japan’s vision for a free, open, secure and rules-based Indo-Pacific and stressed that both the countries must continue to expand the scope of their bilateral cooperation.
Oka was also accompanied by the Ambassador of Japan to India Suzuki Hiroshi, who thanked the Defence Minister for the impetus provided by his strong and positive leadership towards strengthening the bilateral defence ties. Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane was also present on the occasion.
