Amid an ongoing strip with China, the Indian Air Forces and Japan discussed further strengthening their relations through joint exercises and training. The two sides held extensive discussions during the visit of General Izutsu Shunji, Chief of Staff, Japan Air Self Defense Force who arrived on Wednesday and met his Indian counterpart Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria.
The visit by the Japanese Air chief comes soon after the navies of the two countries held the Malabar maritime exercise with all four Quad members in it along with the US and Australia. India and Japan both have witnessed violence by the Chinese recently as Beijing has been having territorial issues with almost everyone in its neighborhood.
"In subsequent discussions, the two Air chiefs recognized 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. an IAF statement said.
The Indian Air Force said that 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.
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