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The Hindu
a day ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Navy Chief on four-day visit to Japan to boost defence and maritime cooperation
Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi has embarked on a four-day visit to Japan from July 30 to strengthen defence ties and enhance maritime cooperation under the 'Special Strategic and Global Partnership.' According to Navy, during the visit, the Chief Admiral is scheduled to hold bilateral discussions with senior Japanese government officials including Minister of Defence, Gen Nakatani , Vice-Minister of Defence, Masuda Kazuo, and a meeting with Admiral Saito Akira, Chief of Staff, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). The discussions are expected to cover a wide range of defence cooperation areas, with a focus on maritime security, technological collaboration, and exploring new opportunities to enhance naval synergy and interoperability. During the visit, he will also tour JMSDF units and meet the Commander-in-Chief of the Self Defense Fleet at Funakoshi JMSDF Base. Admiral Dinesh Tripathi's engagements in Japan aim at further strengthening the bonds of friendship and defence collaboration, fostering greater mutual understanding in areas of shared strategic and maritime interest, while reaffirming the enduring India-Japan partnership founded on mutual respect, maritime trust, and a common vision for peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific.


Hans India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Navy chief Admiral Tripathi begins 4-day Japan visit tomorrow
New Delhi: Talks on maritime security, technological collaboration and strengthening naval synergy are expected to top the agenda as Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi begins a four-day official visit to Japan on Wednesday, an official said. Admiral Tripathi's visit from July 30 to August 2 is part of the ongoing efforts to consolidate bilateral defence relations between India and Japan, said a Defence Ministry statement. The visit is in line with the deepening 'Special Strategic and Global Partnership', with a focus on enhancing maritime cooperation. During the visit, the CNS is scheduled to hold bilateral discussions with senior Japanese government officials, including Minister of Defence Nakatani Gen, Vice-Minister of Defence Masuda Kazuo, and a meeting with Admiral Saito Akira, Chief of Staff, Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF). The CNS will also visit JMSDF units and interact with the Commander-in-Chief, Self Defence Fleet, at Funakoshi JMSDF Base. Admiral Tripathi's engagements in Japan are poised to further deepen the bonds of friendship and defence cooperation, paving the way for enhanced mutual understanding in key areas of shared strategic and maritime interest. The visit reaffirms the time-tested India-Japan friendship anchored in mutual respect, maritime trust, and a shared vision for peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific. Earlier this month, Japan Coast Guard (JCG) Ship Itsukushima, commanded by Captain Naoki Mizoguchi, arrived at Chennai Port on July 7 as part of its Global Ocean Voyage Training, reinforcing the strategic partnership between the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and JCG in the Indo-Pacific. The week-long port call included high-level bilateral meetings, joint professional and cultural exchanges, and a sea exercise aimed at boosting interoperability between the two forces. During the port call, crew members engaged in courtesy calls, reciprocal ship visits, joint training sessions, yoga, and sporting events, culminating in a joint sea exercise 'Jaa Mata' (see you later) on July 12. As a symbol of growing cooperation, four ICG officers sailed onboard Itsukushima to Singapore as Sea Riders, continuing the tradition of professional exchange. This engagement builds on the 2006 Memorandum of Cooperation between India and Japan, aligned with India's Security and Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR) vision and the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI).


News18
2 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Navy Chief Admiral Tripathi embarks on visit to Japan
Agency: PTI New Delhi, Jul 29 (PTI) Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi has embarked on a four-day visit to Japan with a focus on enhancing bilateral maritime cooperation in line with the 'special strategic and global partnership' between the two countries. Admiral Tripathi's visit from July 30 to August 2 is part of the ongoing efforts to consolidate bilateral defence relations between India and Japan, the Indian Navy said. He is scheduled to hold bilateral discussions with Defence Minister Nakatani Gen, Vice-Minister of Defence Masuda Kazuo and Admiral Saito Akira, the Chief of Staff of Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). 'Discussions are expected to encompass a broad spectrum of defence cooperation areas, with particular emphasis on maritime security, technological collaboration, and identifying new avenues to strengthen naval synergy and interoperability," the Navy said. Admiral Tripathi will also visit JMSDF units and interact with the Commander-in-Chief of the Self Defence Fleet, at Funakoshi JMSDF base, it said. The Navy Chief's engagements in Japan are 'poised" to further deepen the bonds of friendship and defence cooperation, paving the way for enhanced mutual understanding in key areas of shared strategic and maritime interest, the Navy said in a statement. 'The visit reaffirms the time-tested India-Japan friendship anchored in mutual respect, maritime trust, and a shared vision for peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific," it said. PTI MPB ZMN (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) view comments First Published: July 29, 2025, 19:00 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.


News18
3 days ago
- Business
- News18
India, Japan review ties
Agency: PTI Last Updated: New Delhi, Jul 28 (PTI) India and Japan on Monday reviewed the entire spectrum of their bilateral ties, especially in the areas of defence, economic security, trade and investment and infrastructure. The issues were discussed by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Japan's Vice Foreign Minister Takehiro Funakoshi. 'During the dialogue, the foreign secretary and his counterpart reaffirmed the growing importance of the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership for peace, prosperity and stability in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond," the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. It said both sides exchanged views on the entire spectrum of the multi-faceted India-Japan bilateral relationship, including political ties, defence and security, economic security, trade and investment, infrastructure cooperation, technology and people-to-people exchanges. They also exchanged views on global and regional issues of importance, the MEA said in a statement. 'The dialogue was instrumental in reviewing progress in various dimensions of our ties, exploring new areas of collaboration and contributing to further deepening the bonds of friendship and cooperation between India and Japan," it added. PTI MPB RC Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.


NDTV
3 days ago
- Business
- NDTV
India, Japan Talks Focus On Economic Security, Space And Technology
Tokyo: India's Ambassador to Japan, Sibi George, met with Japan's Minister for Economic Security, Minoru Kiuchi, and discussed ways to boost the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership, particularly in the fields of economic security, space, and science and technology. "Ambassador @AmbSibiGeorge welcomed HE Mr Minoru Kiuchi, Hon'ble Minister for Economic Security of Japan, at India House, and discussed strengthening further India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership, particularly in areas of economic security, space, and science & technology," the Indian Embassy in Japan said in a post on X, on Monday. Ambassador @AmbSibiGeorge welcomed H.E. Mr. Minoru Kiuchi, Hon'ble Minister for Economic Security of Japan, at India House, and discussed strengthening further India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership, particularly in areas of economic security, space, and science &… — India in Japanインド大使館 (@IndianEmbTokyo) July 28, 2025 The meeting comes amid a series of recent diplomatic and strategic engagements between the two countries aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation. Earlier this week, the event "IPOI: India-Japan Partnership in Maritime Connectivity" was held at the Indian Embassy in Tokyo. Ambassador Sibi George delivered the inaugural remarks, with special addresses by Japan's former Defence Minister and MP Minoru Kihara, India's Secretary (East) P Kumaran, and Shingo Miyamoto, Director General at Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The discussions focused on enhancing maritime linkages across the Indo-Pacific. Last month, India's Union Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, met Terada Yoshimichi, Japan's Vice Minister for International Affairs, in Oslo to expand maritime cooperation. The talks included possible Japanese investments in Indian shipyards, digital port systems, green technology, and developing sustainable islands in the Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep regions. In April 2025, following a terror attack in Pahalgam, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba called Prime Minister Narendra Modi to offer condolences. Earlier, both PM Ishiba and Foreign Minister Iwaya had issued public messages expressing sympathy. The India-Japan relationship has seen steady high-level exchanges. In October 2024, PM Modi met PM Ishiba on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit in Laos, where both leaders reviewed cooperation in infrastructure, connectivity, and defence. Strategic dialogues have also continued. In August 2024, the 17th India-Japan Foreign Ministers' Strategic Dialogue and the 3rd 2+2 Ministerial Meeting were held in New Delhi, underscoring the two countries' shared vision for peace, maritime security, and economic growth in the region.