Tokyo [Japan], Dec 4 (ANI): Indian Army Chief General Bipin Rawat interacted with General Goro Yuasa, Chief of Staff of Japan Ground Self Defence Force here on Wednesday.
General Rawat, who is on a three-day official visit to Japan was also accorded a ceremonial welcome and presented with a Guard of Honour on arrival at Ministry of Defence, Japan.
Rawat’s visit to Japan aims to give impetus to the defence ties and outlines the growing importance of India-Japan relationship.
General Bipin Rawat will also visit niche field formations and interact with troops of Japan Ground Self Defence Force who had recently participated in the bilateral Exercise ‘Dharma Guardian’ at Vairengte, Mizoram.
Rawat visit comes soon after India and Japan concluded 2+2 ministerial meeting. Japanese Foreign Affairs Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and Defence Minister Taro Kono came here to hold talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishnakar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday.
The Army Chief’s visit also holds significance as Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is scheduled to visit India later this month.
Source : ANI
Image Courtesy:ANI
You may also like
-
DRDO, IAF to Conduct PGB-500 Carriage and Release Trials from Su-30MKI in September–October 2026
-
IAF Plans Next Generation of 360° AWACS as India Expands Indigenous Airborne Surveillance Capability
-
Territorial Army Launches ‘Terrier Cyber Quest 2026’ to Tackle Cyber and AI Security Challenges
-
IAF Expands 3D Printing for Critical Aircraft Spares as Additive Manufacturing Moves Into Operational Use
-
Indian Army Reportedly Seeks 2,405 FPV Drone Anti-Armour Payloads for Northern Command
