Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 19 (AN): Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) Ship JS Makinami is on a go to to Mumbai.
“JMSDF Ship JS Makinami, a Takanami class destroyer, is on a goodwill visit to Mumbai from 18 to 20 Feb,” knowledgeable Western Naval Command.
Earlier, the highest defence officers of each international locations mentioned topics of widespread curiosity on the Headquarters of Western Naval Command”Captain FUJII Kenrichi, Commander Escort Division Seven (CED 7) and Cdr NOSE Koji, Commanding Officer JS Makinami, accompanied by Capt TACHIBANA Hiroshi, DA of Japan in India, called on RAdm Kunal Singh Rajkumar, CSO (Ops) at Headquarters of Western Naval Command, and discussed subjects of common interest,” tweeted Western Command.
Notably, India and Japan kick-started an train ‘Ex Dharma Guardian’ at Camp Imazu in Shiga Province in Japan from February 17 to March 2, 2023.
This is the 4th version of the Exercise ‘Dharma Guardian’ between India and Japan.
Strengthening the Indo-Pacific area, an idea first articulated by former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, was on the prime of Prime Minister of India’s assembly together with his Japan’s counterpart in Tokyo, the place Indian Prime Minister attended Mr. Abe’s state funeral.
During Prime Minister’s go to to Japan in October 2008, two leaders issued “the Joint Declaration on Security Cooperation between Japan and India”.
There are additionally numerous frameworks of safety and defence dialogue between Japan and India together with the “22” assembly, annual Defence Ministerial Dialogue and Coast Guard-to-Coast Guard dialogue.
India and Japan defence forces organise a collection of bilateral workout routines specifically, JIMEX, SHINYUU Maitra, and Dharma Guardian. Both international locations additionally take part within the Malabar train with the USA.
Quad alliance: Quad is an off-the-cuff strategic dialogue between India, the USA, Japan and Australia with a shared goal to make sure and help a “free, open and prosperous” Indo-Pacific area.
Both international locations have border and hegemonic points with China. So, their coverage stance hinges typically on China, moderately than rising comprehensively.
India-Japan Defence and Security partnership has developed over time from bilateral and multilateral workout routines together with Dharma Guardian and Malabar respectively. And welcoming the participation of Japan for the primary time in train MILAN.
Tri-Service Exchanges between Japan and India have been institutionalized finishing the triad. Coast Guards have had common annual exchanges since 2006. Including, Japan and India Vision 2025 Special Strategic and Global Partnership – working collectively for peace and prosperity of the indo-pacific area and the world.
India and Japan’s defence forces set up a collection of bilateral workout routines specifically, JIMEX (naval), SHINYUU Maitri (Air Force), and Dharma Guardian (Army).
The participation of Japan for the primary time within the multilateral train MILAN and operationalisation of the Reciprocal Provision of Supply and Services Agreement in March, 2022 are milestones within the progress of defence cooperation.
Both international locations additionally take part within the Malabar train (Naval Exercise) with the USA and Australia. (ANI)