Khaled Nordin begins four-day working visit to Japan to strengthen defence ties
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin’s official working visit to Japan,...
On October 18, Malaysia's Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin commenced a four-day working visit to Japan, with the aim of bolstering defence relations and bolstering cooperation between the two nations. The visit, built upon the foundation of the Malaysia-Japan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, is anticipated to yield concrete benefits for Malaysia's defense sector.
Upon his arrival at Haneda Airport in Tokyo, Nordin expressed confidence in the visit's potential, stating that it would enhance mutual understanding and address regional security challenges. During his stay, Nordin will engage in several key meetings, including discussions with Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi.
The visit will also feature a signing ceremony for grant assistance documents under Japan's Official Security Assistance (OSA) programme, as well as a meeting with Japan's Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA). Additionally, Nordin will visit Japan's defence company, Toshiba. The delegation accompanying Nordin includes Malaysia's Ambassador to Japan, Datuk Ahmad Rozian Abd Ghani, Malaysia's Defence Attaché in Tokyo, Capt Mohamad Fazri Ibrahim, as well as the Deputy Secretary-General (Policy) of Malaysia's Defence Ministry, Datuk Mohd Yani Daud, and the Chief of Staff of the Malaysian Armed Forces Headquarters, Lieutenant General Datuk Seri Muhammad Huzaimi Sabri.
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