Japan and India First Foreign Ministers and Defense Ministers' Meeting on Cooperation with China in mind November 30 6:40
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Japan and India's first ministerial talks on foreign affairs and defense were held in New Delhi on the night of the 30th, with China in mind to strengthen maritime advancement, and after confirming the cooperation between Japan and India, We expect to accelerate discussions on the conclusion of an agreement to provide fuel and other fuels to each other.
Japan's and India's first ministerial talks on foreign affairs and defense, the so-called “2 plus 2”, will be held in New Delhi, the capital of India, on the night of 30th Japan time. Will be attended by Foreign Minister Jaishankar and Defense Minister Singh.
In discussions, with China in mind to strengthen its ocean expansion, Japan and India are expected to share their awareness and realize enhanced cooperation in the realization of a free and open Indo-Pacific.
In addition, it is expected that discussions will be accelerated toward the early conclusion of ACSA = “Mutual Service Provision Agreement” that allows the Self-Defense Forces and the Indian Army to provide water, fuel, ammunition, etc. to each other during joint training. is.
Regarding the discussions, Mr. Mogi said at a conference on the 29th, “In China, there has been a unilateral change in the current situation in the East China Sea and the South China Sea, with regard to issues such as freedom of navigation and maritime security. It is important for Japan and India to deepen their cooperation. "
The aim of India is ...
The background of India's first 2-plus-2 with Japan is the presence of China, which has increased influence in the surrounding area.
China's infrastructure has been improved in Pakistan and Sri Lanka, India's neighboring countries, thanks to China's enormous economic zone concept “One Belt One Road”, and in terms of security, Chinese submarines are frequently confirmed in the Indian Ocean. Is invigorating and India is becoming more vigilant.
India has already signed a military information protection agreement, a defense equipment and technology transfer agreement with Japan, and has also conducted practical training between the Indian army and the Self-Defense Forces. , Military ties will become even stronger.
India has also started a two-plus-two framework with the United States since last year, and a second round of consultations will be held in Washington in December.
India has traditionally been allied, but it has strengthened its ties with Japan and the United States in terms of diplomacy and security, with the aim of conquering China.