India, Japan deepen defence ties with maritime security pact as China challenge looms

Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh held talks and signed a memorandum on maritime security cooperation. India and Japan's defense ministers met to expand their strategic partnership. They signed an agreement enhancing maritime security cooperation between their navies.

This pact facilitates information sharing and disaster relief efforts. Both nations are also exploring joint shipbuilding and reciprocal ship repair facilities. Future plans include joint exercises and a defense industry forum.