**Summary:**
On May 5, 2025, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with Japanese Minister of Defense Mr. Gen Nakatani in New Delhi to discuss strengthening defense and security cooperation between India and Japan. Key areas of discussion included condemning terrorism, with Raksha Mantri specifically addressing Pakistan's state policy of cross-border terrorism. Minister Nakatani offered Japan's full support to India following the April 22, 2025, terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir. Both ministers reaffirmed their commitment to the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership and agreed to enhance defense exercises and maritime cooperation. Shri Rajnath Singh emphasized the Indian defense industry's potential for collaboration with Japan, particularly in tank engines, aero engines, and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations. Enhanced industry cooperation in areas like automation, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber and Space were also discussed. The meeting concluded with a mutual commitment to deepen bilateral defense cooperation. Prior to the dialogue, the Japanese Defense Minister laid a wreath at the National War Memorial. This information was released by PIB Delhi at 5:47 PM on May 5, 2025 (Release ID: 2127087).
Key Entities Referenced
Rajnath Singh: Raksha Mantri (Defence Minister) of India who held a bilateral meeting with the Japanese counterpart.
Gen Nakatani: Minister of Defense of Japan who attended the bilateral meeting in New Delhi.
New Delhi: Location of the bilateral meeting between the Defence Ministers of India and Japan.
Japan: Country engaging in bilateral discussions with India regarding defence and security cooperation.
Pahalgam, Jammu Kashmir: Location of a recent terrorist attack for which the Japanese Defense Minister expressed condolences.
India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership: Bilateral framework between India and Japan that was reaffirmed during the meeting, focusing on defence and security.
National War Memorial: Memorial where the Japanese Defense Minister laid a wreath as part of his visit.
Pakistan: Country accused by the Indian Defence Minister of perpetrating cross-border terrorism against India.
Ministry of Defence
Raksha Mantri holds bilateral meeting with his
Japanese counterpart in New Delhi
Calls for a unified stand against terrorism & state-
sponsored actions that perpetuate it
Japan offers full support to India in the wake of
Pahalgam terror attack
RM outlines Indian defence industry’s potential to
collaborate with Japan on new areas including Tank
engines & Aero Engines
Posted On: 05 MAY 2025 5:47PM by PIB Delhi
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with Minister of Defense of Japan Mr Gen
Nakatani at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi on May 05, 2025. During the meeting, both sides condemned
terrorism in all its forms and emphasised the need for global cooperation in this regard.
Raksha Mantri condemned Pakistan’s state policy of cross-border terrorism against India, perpetrated through
state and non-state actors. He stated that such attacks destabilise regional peace and security. Shri Rajnath
Singh called for a unified stand against terrorism and the state-sponsored actions that perpetuate it.
The Japanese Defense Minister expressed his condolences for the tragic terrorist attack which took place in
Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir on April 22, 2025 and offered full support to India.Both the Ministers reviewed the defence and security pillars of the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global
Partnership. They reaffirmed their commitment towards strengthening the bilateral relations and contributing
towards regional peace. The Ministers welcomed the growing diversity and frequency of defence exercises &
exchanges between the two countries, and concurred to enhance the scope & complexity of these
engagements. Both leaders agreed to add new dimensions to the robust maritime cooperation between India
and Japan.
Shri Rajnath Singh outlined the capability of Indian defence industry particularly its potential to collaborate
with the Japanese side on new areas including Tank engines and Aero Engines. He highlighted the capabilities
in the areas of Maintenance Repair and Overhaul operations. Both sides agreed to enhance industry
cooperation, including exploring collaboration in niche domains such as automation and Artificial
Intelligence. The two Ministers also decided to take forward the cooperation in emerging areas like Cyber and
Space.
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. The Dialogue
ended with strong commitment by both sides to enhance the bilateral defence cooperation.Earlier, the Japanese Defense Minister laid a wreath at National War Memorial and paid homage to the fallen
heroes. He was accorded a ceremonial welcome with a Tri-Services Guard of Honour prior to the dialogue at
Manekshaw Centre.
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(Release ID: 2127087)