Tuesday, October 26, 2010

A Japanese - Indian Alliance To Counter China?

Photo: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh with his Japanese counterpart Naoto Kan before a delegation level meeting in Tokyo on Monday. PTI

India, Japan Boost Defence Ties -- The Diplomat

China’s growing assertiveness in the region is prompting increasingly wary Japan and India to boost defence cooperation.

The most visible example of this is the first ever Indo-Japan army-to-army staff-level talks that concluded recently. The Indian Army currently holds such talks with nine countries, including Australia and Malaysia (there had in fact been a defence co-operation process between Delhi and Beijing, but this appears to have been placed on hold by an indignant India following Beijing’s recent refusal to grant a visa to an Indian general).

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More News On Japan - India Cooperation

India, Japan to expand strategic relations -- The Hindu
India and Japan eye a glowing partnership -- Asia Times
Japan, India agree on tighter ties amid China risk -- Business Insider
India's 'Look East' policy has strategic goals -- Economic Times
Singh: Strategic ties between India, Japan brings stability in Asia -- M&C
China figures prominently in India-Japan talks -- Sify News

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