IAF Chief discuss with Japanese counterpart on boosting military cooperation
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New Delhi, Dec 11: The visiting Chief of Staff of Japan’s Air Self-Defense Force (CoS-JASDF), Gen Izutsu Shunji, and the Indian Air Force chief, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria, on Thursday discussed ways to enhance cooperation and interoperability between the Air Forces.
General Izutsu Shunji arrived in India on a formal invitation from IAF Chief. CoS-JASDF called on Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at his office and held meetings with Chief of Defence Staff, Chief of the Naval Staff and Vice Chief of the Army Staff. On his arrival at Air Headquarters, CoS-JASDF was presented with a Guard of Honour.
General Izutsu Shunji, Chief of Staff @JASDF_PAO #KoKuJieitai arrived in India on 09 Dec on a formal visit. After paying homage at the National War Memorial, Gen Izutsu called on the CAS, Air Chief Marshal #RKSBhadauria at Air HQs today for bilateral discussions. pic.twitter.com/CGqVhawzEK
— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) December 10, 2020
The visit comes after India, Japan, US, and Australia were involved in Malabar naval exercise last month. Both India and Japan are opposing China's aggressive actions in the Indo-Pacific region.
Both recognised the progress made in defence ties between India and Japan and discussed avenues to further "enhance cooperation and interoperability" between the two Air Forces. They also discussed the scope for enhancement of joint exercises and training between the two Air Forces. Broader cooperation for strengthening the collective response to HADR contingencies was also discussed.
Overcoming the unprecedented challenges posed by COVID-19, the visit reaffirms the deep rooted commitment to maintain and strengthen the relationship between the Air Forces.