Khaled Nordin begins four-day working visit to Japan to strengthen defence ties

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 18 — Malaysia's Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin commenced a four-day working visit to Japan on October 18th, 2021, aimed at fortifying defense ties and broadening the realm of cooperation between the two nations. The visit, underpinned by the Malaysia-Japan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, is anticipated to yield concrete benefits for Malaysia's defense capabilities and bolster mutual understanding in tackling regional security concerns.

Upon his arrival at Haneda Airport in Tokyo, Mohamed Khaled expressed his satisfaction with the safe landing.

Key engagements during the visit encompass bilateral meetings with Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi. Additionally, Mohamed Khaled is slated to partake in a ceremony for the signing of grant assistance documents under Japan's Official Security Assistance (OSA) programme. The itinerary also features a meeting with Japan's Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA), and a visit to the Japanese defence company, Toshiba.

Upon his arrival in Tokyo, Mohamed Khaled was warmly received by Malaysia's Ambassador to Japan Datuk Ahmad Rozian Abd Ghani and Malaysia's Defence Attaché in Tokyo, Capt Mohamad Fazri Ibrahim. The visiting delegation also includes 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.