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India Gazette
05-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Rajnath Singh holds bilateral talks with Japanese counterpart Gen Nakatani, thanks him for efforts to deepen defence cooperation
New Delhi [India], May 5 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday held bilateral talks with his Japanese counterpart, General Nakatani in the national capital and thanked the Japanese government for expressing solidarity with India over the recent terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam in which 26 people were killed. Defence Minister praised Nakatani for his efforts to deepen defence cooperation between the between the the two countries. In his remarks at the start of the India-Japan Defence Ministerial Meeting, Rajnath Singh recalled his earlier meeting with Nakatani and expressed confidence that the cooperation between the two countries will reach greater heights. Singh said, 'Let me begin by extending welcome to you and your delegation to India. I recall our meeting at Vientiane, Laos in November last year, where we decided to expand the defence cooperation between industry, technology and interoperability between the armed forces. At the outset, I would like to thank the government of Japan for their strong expression of solidarity with India in the wake of Pahalgam attack.' 'I take this opportunity to complement you for your immense contribution in deepening the Indo-Japan defence cooperation. You had earlier foundation for strong bilateral defence partnership by concluding defense equipment and technical Cooperation Agreement and Protection of ...Military Information Agreement. As you have taken over the charge of defence again I am confident our cooperation will attain greater heights,' he said. This was the second meeting between the two leaders within six months after their maiden interaction on the sidelines of the ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus in Laos in November 2024. Earlier in the day, Gen Nakatani was accorded the Guard of Honour in Delhi. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh received him, and the two leaders warmly greeted each other. Gen Nakatani also laid a wreath at the National War Memorial in Delhi on Monday. In a press release, the Ministry of Defence stated, 'India and Japan share a long-term friendship, which has further gained qualitative momentum after the elevation of this collaboration to Special Strategic & Global Partnership in 2014. Defence and security are important pillars of the ties between the two countries.' Defence exchanges between India and Japan have strengthened in recent years due to the growing convergence on strategic matters, according to the press release. The Ministry of Defence press release further stated, 'Its significance is increasing from the common outlook on issues of peace, security, and stability of the Indo-Pacific Region.' (ANI)
The Hindu
05-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Rajnath Singh holds bilateral talks with Japanese counterpart Gen Nakatani
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday (May 5, 2025) hosted his Japanese counterpart Gen Nakatani for wide-ranging talks touching upon the scourge of terrorism and ways to expand bilateral defence ties in the wake of China's military posturing in the Indo-Pacific. Gen Nakatani, whose visit to India comes amid its heightened tensions with Pakistan in the wake of the Pahalgam attack, condemned the terrorist attack and expressed solidarity with India in the fight against terrorism. In his opening remarks at the delegation-level talks that followed a one-on-one meeting, Mr. Singh said, "I would like to thank the government of Japan for their strong expression of solidarity with India in wake of the Pahalgam terrorist attack". "India shares a Special, Strategic and Global partnership with Japan. During the bilateral meeting we discussed defence cooperation and regional security," Mr. Singh said in a social media post. It was a delight to meet Japan's Defence Minister Gen Nakatani San in New Delhi. India shares a Special, Strategic and Global partnership with Japan. During the bilateral meeting we discussed defence cooperation and regional security. Both sides condemned terrorism in all forms… — Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) May 5, 2025 'Both sides condemned terrorism in all forms and emphasised the need for enhanced collaboration and joint efforts to counter cross-border threats.' Mr. Singh said Mr. Nakatani expressed solidarity with India in the wake of the Pahalgam attack and offered "full support" to India. It is learnt that the two sides also deliberate on ways to boost India-Japan defence industrial cooperation. The two Ministers also exchanged "views and ideas" on the current regional and international security situation. It was the second meeting between the two Defence Ministers within six months after their maiden interaction in November on the sidelines of the ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus at Lao PDR. At that meeting, Mr. Singh and Mr. Nakatani deliberated on a reciprocal provision of supply and services agreement for greater interoperability between their militaries. The reciprocal supply and services pact, if sealed, would provide for the militaries of the two countries to use each other's bases for repair and replenishment of supplies, besides facilitating the scaling up of overall defence cooperation. It is learnt that the two sides also reviewed the situation in the strategic waters of East and South China Seas where Beijing has been increasing its military posturing.
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Business Standard
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Rajnath holds talks with Japanese counterpart, thanks him for defence ties
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday held bilateral talks with his Japanese counterpart, General Nakatani in the national capital and thanked the Japanese government for expressing solidarity with India over the recent terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam in which 26 people were killed. It was a delight to meet Japan's Defence Minister Gen Nakatani San in New Delhi. India shares a Special, Strategic and Global partnership with Japan. During the bilateral meeting we discussed defence cooperation and regional security. Both sides condemned terrorism in all forms… — Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) May 5, 2025 Defence Minister praised Nakatani for his efforts to deepen defence cooperation between the between the the two countries. In his remarks at the start of the India-Japan Defence Ministerial Meeting, Rajnath Singh recalled his earlier meeting with Nakatani and expressed confidence that the cooperation between the two countries will reach greater heights. Singh said, "Let me begin by extending welcome to you and your delegation to India. I recall our meeting at Vientiane, Laos in November last year, where we decided to expand the defence cooperation between industry, technology and interoperability between the armed forces. At the outset, I would like to thank the government of Japan for their strong expression of solidarity with India in the wake of Pahalgam attack." "I take this opportunity to complement you for your immense contribution in deepening the Indo-Japan defence cooperation. You had earlier foundation for strong bilateral defence partnership by concluding defense equipment and technical Cooperation Agreement and Protection of ...Military Information Agreement. As you have taken over the charge of defence again I am confident our cooperation will attain greater heights," he said. This was the second meeting between the two leaders within six months after their maiden interaction on the sidelines of the ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus in Laos in November 2024. Earlier in the day, Gen Nakatani was accorded the Guard of Honour in Delhi. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh received him, and the two leaders warmly greeted each other. Gen Nakatani also laid a wreath at the National War Memorial in Delhi on Monday. In a press release, the Ministry of Defence stated, "India and Japan share a long-term friendship, which has further gained qualitative momentum after the elevation of this collaboration to Special Strategic & Global Partnership in 2014. Defence and security are important pillars of the ties between the two countries." Defence exchanges between India and Japan have strengthened in recent years due to the growing convergence on strategic matters, according to the press release. The Ministry of Defence press release further stated, "Its significance is increasing from the common outlook on issues of peace, security, and stability of the Indo-Pacific Region. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Hindustan Times
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Japan backs India's fight against terrorism
New Delhi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday hosted his Japanese counterpart Gen Nakatani for wide-ranging talks touching upon the scourge of terrorism and ways to expand bilateral defence ties in the wake of China's military posturing in the Indo-Pacific. Gen Nakatani, whose visit to India comes amid its heightened tensions with Pakistan in the wake of the Pahalgam attack, condemned the terrorist attack and expressed solidarity with India in the fight against terrorism. In his opening remarks at the delegation-level talks that followed a one-on-one meeting, Singh said, "I would like to thank the government of Japan for their strong expression of solidarity with India in wake of the Pahalgam terrorist attack". "India shares a Special, Strategic and Global partnership with Japan. During the bilateral meeting we discussed defence cooperation and regional security," Singh said in a social media post. "Both sides condemned terrorism in all forms and emphasised the need for enhanced collaboration and joint efforts to counter cross-border threats." Singh said Nakatani expressed solidarity with India in the wake of the Pahalgam attack and offered "full support" to India. It is learnt that the two sides also deliberate on ways to boost India-Japan defence industrial cooperation. The two ministers also exchanged "views and ideas" on the current regional and international security situation. It was the second meeting between the two defence ministers within six months after their maiden interaction in November on the sidelines of the ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus at Lao PDR. At that meeting, Singh and Gen Nakatani deliberated on a reciprocal provision of supply and services agreement for greater interoperability between their militaries. The reciprocal supply and services pact, if sealed, would provide for the militaries of the two countries to use each other's bases for repair and replenishment of supplies, besides facilitating the scaling up of overall defence cooperation. It is learnt that the two sides also reviewed the situation in the strategic waters of East and South China Seas where Beijing has been increasing its military posturing.
Mint
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Mint
Rajnath Singh meets Japanese General Nakatani, discusses regional security, defence cooperation
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with Japanese Defence Minister General Nakatani in Delhi on Monday, May 5. The Defence Minister discussed bilateral defence relations and regional security and also touched the concerning Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were killed. Rajnath Singh in his opening remark said, 'I recall our meeting at Vientiane, Laos in November last year, where we decided to expand the defence cooperation between industry, technology and interoperability between the armed forces,' ANI reported. Appreciating Japan's stance in the Pahalgam terror attack, Rajnath Singh said, 'I would like to thank the government of Japan for their strong expression of solidarity with India in wake of the Pahalgam terrorist attack.' At the India-Japan Defence Ministerial meeting, the Defence Minister added, 'I take this opportunity to compliment you for your immense contribution to deepening the Indo-Japan defence relations.' This marks the second meeting between the two leaders within a span of six months. Their first interaction happened on the sidelines of the ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus in Laos which took place in November last year. To further deepen the bilateral defence cooperation, both sides discussed views and ideas on the prevailing regional and international security situation, Ministry of Defence said. The Japanese official arrived in India on Monday for a two-day official visit. Earlier in the day, the Japanese official paid tribute at the National War Memorial in New Delhi and was honoured with the Guard of Honour. after given a warm reception by the Defence Minister. First Published: 5 May 2025, 02:04 PM IST
