India, Japan ink pact to deepen maritime security ties
India and Japan have reached an agreement to deepen their maritime security cooperation and strengthen ties in the Indo-Pacific region. The pact, signed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Japanese counterpart Shinjiro Koizumi, aims to enhance naval coordination, explore joint naval shipbuilding and design possibilities, and bolster defense technology collaboration.
The agreement includes provisions for Maritime Domain Awareness, search and rescue operations, humanitarian assistance, and disaster relief. Both countries also agreed to increase coordination for sea line of communication protection through naval visits, joint exercises, and personnel exchanges. Japan's fighter jets will participate in an upcoming India-Japan air force exercise, marking the first time Japanese Air Self-Defense Force fighter aircraft will travel to India for such an event.
The two ministers also expressed a commitment to expanding bilateral military exercises and cooperation with third countries through high-level exchanges, exercises, and initiatives.
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