Hiroshima [Japan], December 15 (ANI): India’s Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, throughout his Japan go to, laid a wreath on the Hiroshima Peace Park in Japan in remembrance of the victims of Hiroshima, defence officers stated.
He additionally laid floral tributes on the Gandhi Statue, aimed toward enhancing peace and tranquillity within the area.
Further, the CDS was additionally given an in depth transient on the Hiroshima Museum. The Indian CDS is on a bilateral go to to Japan to strengthen navy ties between the 2 nations, the officers additionally stated.
Earlier, on Tuesday, CDS General Chauhan additionally visited Japan’s Yokosuka Base, strengthening the defence ties between the 2 nations.
He was given an summary of the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force mission by Vice Admiral Saito Akira, Commander-in-Chief, the Self-Defence Fleet.
The go to was aimed toward reinforcing strategic cooperation whereas highlighting the rising significance of the India-Japan defence partnership.
Chauhan departed from New Delhi for Japan on Sunday (December 10) evening to debate defence ties between the 2 Asian nations, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) stated in an official press launch.
The go to is aimed toward additional strong defence ties between the 2 nations and underscores the rising significance of India-Japan defence cooperation.
During his go to, General Chauhan is scheduled to work together with the senior navy management of Japan and can go to defence formations and institutions. The key highlights of the tour embrace a call-on with the Minister of Defence, Minoru Kihara, a gathering with the Chief of Staff, Joint Staff, Japan Self-Defence Forces General Yoshida Yoshihide, in addition to interactions with Commissioner of Acquisition TechnologyLogistics Agency (ATLA) Fukasawa Masaki, and likewise with Vice President of the National Institute of Defence Studies (NIDS), Japan Major General Adachi Yoshiki.
Additionally, the CDS will work together with the college and analysis students at NIDS and likewise go to navy institutions. The conferences and interactions might be aimed toward fostering mutual understanding, exchanging views on regional safety, contributing in the direction of strengthening bilateral defence cooperation, and cooperating within the subject of defence tools and know-how, the ministry stated.
The CDS may even go to Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) items and undertake interactions with the Commander in Chief Self-Defence Fleet at Funakoshi JMSDF Base.
The press assertion learn, “India and Japan celebrate 71 years of diplomatic ties in 2023. This visit underscores the commitment of both nations to strengthen the special strategic and global partnership. Demonstrating the enduring camaraderie that has flourished between India and Japan over the past 70 years, the visit will further boost bilateral cooperation on a host of strategic issues, particularly in defence collaboration.” (ANI)