Japan Defense Minister assures full support to India's fight against terrorism

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh recently held bilateral talks with his Japanese counterpart General Nakatani in New Delhi, with both leaders reaffirming their commitment to deepening Defense ties and countering regional security threats, including terrorism.

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The meeting comes days after a brutal terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's (J&K) Pahalgam claimed 26 innocent lives.

General Nakatani expressed solidarity with India over the Pahalgam attack and extended Japan's full support.

After the meeting, Defense Minister Singh took to X and posted, "It was a delight to meet Japan's Defense Minister Gen Nakatani San in New Delhi. India shares a Special Strategic and Global Partnership with Japan. During the bilateral meeting, we discussed Defense cooperation and regional security."

"Both sides condemned terrorism in all forms and emphasized the need for enhanced collaboration and joint efforts to counter cross-border threats," he said.