Joint press release by Indian & Japanese defence ministers after their meeting in Tokyo today.

[Major Shaitan Singh]

 

[Aarush]

India and Japan Hold Defence Dialogue
Joint Press Release



1.The Defence Minister of India Manohar Parrikar is paying a bilateral visit to Japan from 29 March to 1 April, 2015 at the invitation of the Minister of Defence of Japan, Gen Nakatani. The two Ministers held a Defence Ministerial Meeting on March 30, 2015 in Tokyo.


2.The meeting was held in a constructive, friendly and forward looking atmosphere. The two Ministers briefed each other on the security environment surrounding each country and their respective defence policies. They reviewed strategic developments relating to international security situation with emphasis on the inter-connected Asia-Pacific and Indian Ocean regions. They were of the view that in the inter-connected Indo-Pacific region, India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership has a key role in maintaining peace and stability in the region. Minister Nakatani briefed on Japan’s recent efforts related to Japan’s security policy. Minister Parrikar appreciated the detailed briefing.


3.The two Ministers welcomed the progress made in bilateral defence exchanges following the signing of Memorandum of Cooperation and Exchanges in the Field of Defence during the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Japan in September 2014 and emphasized the need to further strengthen and elevate bilateral defence relations. They appreciated on-going maritime cooperation as exemplified by bilateral Japan-India Maritime Exercises and participation of Japan Maritime Self Defence Force in India-US Joint Naval Exercises “Malabar 14” in July 2014, which was held off the coast of Japan.


4.The two Defence Ministers noted the progress made in discussion in the Joint Working Group (JWG) on Defence Equipment and Technology Cooperation (JWG-DETC). They were of the view that India and Japan have the potential in the area of defence equipment and technology cooperation, which can emerge as a key pillar of bilateral defence relations. They exchanged views on potential projects for cooperation in this area and emphasized the need to pursue mutually beneficial future cooperation projects.


5.In order to further enhance the cooperative relations in India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership between the defence authorities, the two Ministers shared views to conduct cooperation and exchanges, including:


i.Continue the high-level exchanges including the Ministerial meeting on an annual basis;


a) The Defence Minister of Japan will visit India in 2016.

b) Hold the 4th Vice-Minister/Defence Secretary level Defence Policy Dialogue and the 3rd Vice-Minister/Secretary level“2 plus 2” dialogue in Delhi at the beginning of April, 2015.

c) Visits by Service Chiefs on reciprocal basis.


ii. Continue to promote exchanges on UN Peacekeeping Operations between Centre for UN Peacekeeping (CUNPK) of the Indian Army and Japan Peacekeeping Training and Research Center (JPC) of Joint Staff College, Central Readiness Force (CRF) of Japan Ground Self Defence Force (JGSDF);

iii. Continue to conduct bilateral exercises between Japan Maritime Force’s

and Indian Navy on a regular basis;

iv. Conduct expert exchanges in Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief and Counter Terrorism between both Indian Army and Japan Ground Self Defence Force (JGSDF);

v. Conduct staff talks, professional exchanges of test-pilots between Japan

Air-Self Force and Indian Air Force and exchanges between their air

transport squadrons; and

vi. Enhance discussions on future cooperation in defence equipment and

technology.

Minister Parrikar thanked Minister Nakatani for the gracious welcome and hospitality extended to him and members of the Indian delegation during his visit to Japan.


HH/RAJ

 

[Hindustani78]

Ministry of Defence
30-March, 2015 17:12 IST
Parrikar Calls on Japanese Prime Minister
The Defence Minister Shri Manohar Parrikar, who is on a bilateral visit to Japan, called on Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe today.

The Defence Minister said that Japan is the first country he is visiting after assumption of office, which clearly conveys the importance India attaches to strengthening bilateral defence and security cooperation. He said that he would like to see a strong partnership with Japan in defence equipment and technology.

Prime Minister Abe said that he wants to build a strong relationship with India not only in economic field but also in defence and security field. He said that a strong India-Japan partnership is not only in the national interest of the two countries but is also important for peace and security in the region.

DM/RAJ

The Union Minister for Defence, Shri Manohar Parrikar calling on the Prime Minister of Japan, Mr. Shinzo Abe, in Japan on March 30, 2015.

 

[Hindustani78]

The Union Minister for Defence, Shri Manohar Parrikar calling on the Foreign Minister of Japan, Mr. Fumio Kishida, in Tokyo on March 31, 2015.

The Union Minister for Defence, Shri Manohar Parrikar and the Foreign Minister of Japan, Mr. Fumio Kishida at the delegation level talks, in Tokyo on March 31, 2015.

 

[Hindustani78]

Defense Minister Manohar Parrikar, in a blue shirt, is guided on the flight deck of the latest destroyer Izumo of Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) in Yokosuka, south of Tokyo.

Self-Defense Forces personnel prepare tp receive Indian Defense Minister Manohar Parrikar in front of the latest destroyer Izumo of Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) in Yokosuka, south of Tokyo. AP Photo.

 

[nik141991]

Now sell us your latest sub

 

[Echo_419]

Ministry of Defence
30-March, 2015 17:12 IST
Parrikar Calls on Japanese Prime Minister
The Defence Minister Shri Manohar Parrikar, who is on a bilateral visit to Japan, called on Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe today.

The Defence Minister said that Japan is the first country he is visiting after assumption of office, which clearly conveys the importance India attaches to strengthening bilateral defence and security cooperation. He said that he would like to see a strong partnership with Japan in defence equipment and technology.

Prime Minister Abe said that he wants to build a strong relationship with India not only in economic field but also in defence and security field. He said that a strong India-Japan partnership is not only in the national interest of the two countries but is also important for peace and security in the region.

DM/RAJ

The Union Minister for Defence, Shri Manohar Parrikar calling on the Prime Minister of Japan, Mr. Shinzo Abe, in Japan on March 30, 2015.

They need to sell us Soryu now

 

[Hindustani78]

Parrikar visit JMSDF's warship Izumo
1 Apr, 2015
Text: PTI, Reuters

Amid increasing Chinese assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific region, Japan sought enhanced cooperation with India in defence and security sector including in the field of maritime security.

Making it clear that India considers relations with Tokyo of 'great importance', Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said Japan is a privileged partner in the 'Make In India' initiative including the defence technology sector.

Parrikar, who is on a four-day visit to Japan held talks with Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida.

Crew of 470 sailors
1 Apr, 2015
The Izumo with a crew of 470 sailors is a highly visible example of how Japan is expanding the capability of its military to operate overseas and enters service as Prime Minister Shinzo Abe seeks lawmaker approval to loosen the restraints of Japan's pacifist post-war constitution.

Image: Defense Minister Manohar Parrikar (third right) is guided on the flight deck of the latest destroyer Izumo of Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) in Yokosuka, south of Tokyo on March 31, 2015.

Manohar Parrikar boards Izumo
1 Apr, 2015
Defense Minister Manohar Parrikar boards the latest destroyer Izumo of Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF)in Yokosuka, south of Tokyo on March 31, 2015.

Privileged partner
1 Apr, 2015
Defense Minister Manohar Parrikar (seated fifth left) and both Indian and Japanese officials pose for a group photo on the flight deck of the latest destroyer Izumo of Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) at in Yokosuka, south of Tokyo on March 31, 2015.

Manohar Parrikar inspects Izumo
1 Apr, 2015
Defense Minister Manohar Parrikar (2nd R) inspects Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF)'s biggest warship Izumo at JMSDF Yokosuka base in Yokosuka, south of Tokyo March 31, 2015.

Four-day visit to Japan
1 Apr, 2015
Defense Minister Manohar Parrikar (R) inspects Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF)'s biggest warship Izumo at JMSDF Yokosuka base in Yokosuka, south of Tokyo on March 31, 2015.

Manohar Parrikar salutes back
1 Apr, 2015
Defense Minister Manohar Parrikar (left) salutes back as he receives salutes from Self-Defense Forces personnel as he visits the latest destroyer Izumo of Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) in Yokosuka, south of Tokyo on March 31, 2015.

 

[wiseone2]

what happened to the US-2 deal ?

 

[Hindustani78]

The Chief of Staff, Japan Ground Self Defence Force, General Toshiya Okabe calling on the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Subhash Ramrao Bhamre, in New Delhi on April 12, 2017.

 

[Hindustani78]

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