Malaysia, Japan to deepen defence ties during Khaled's visit

Malaysia and Japan are set to deepen their defence ties and expand cooperation during Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin's four-day visit to Japan. The visit, which runs from today until Wednesday, is part of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two nations. Khaled will meet with Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, and attend a ceremony to sign grant assistance documents under the Japanese government's Official Security Assistance (OSA) programme.

The visit will also involve meetings with Japan's Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Agency (ATLA) and a visit to Toshiba. The engagements are expected to yield tangible benefits for Malaysia's national defence and enhance mutual understanding in addressing regional security challenges.

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