Gen Yoshifumi Hibako, Chief of Staff, Japanese Ground Self Defence Forces, is on a visit to India wef 13-16 February. The visit is expected to further boost the defence cooperation between the two nations.
India and Japan share a global vision of peace and stability. A road map for developing cooperation in the defence and security was agreed to in the form of joint statement during RM’s visit to Japan in 2006. A Defence Policy Dialogue has been established between the two countries and Military to Military Talks have also been institutionalized. Both the nations are committed to build on their strategic convergences and strengthen defence cooperation in mutually identified fields.
During his four days visit, the General is scheduled to interact with senior officials of Indian Armed Forces and Ministry of Defence and discuss issues to enhance military cooperation. This visit will further cement the historic ties between India and Japan, especially the military to military contacts, which are based on mutual trust and understanding.
S Om Singh / Dhup Singh
(Release ID :69814)
Indian Press Info Bureau
