Japanese Maritime Training Squadron In Mumbai

Written on August 25, 2008 – 4:04 pm | by Frontier India Strategic and Defence |

Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force Training Squadron (JTS) comprising Japanese ships Kashima, Asagiri and Umigiri arrived at Mumbai Port on four day visit on Saturday, 23 Aug 08. Rear Admiral Chikara Inoue, Commander Japan Training Squadron (JTS) accompanied by staff visited the Headquarters Western Naval Command today where he was received by Vice Admiral Jagjit Singh Bedi, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command. The two senior officers had discussions on various issues related with the two navies.

Rear Admiral Chikara Inoue also visited Naval Dockyard Mumbai where he was shown the technical infrastructure of the Naval Dockyard. Later in the day, he also visited the Indian Museum Ship ‘Vikrant’

India established diplomatic relations with Japan in 1952 and the two countries have maintained cordial relations ever since.

You must be logged in to post a comment.

© 2007-2008 Frontier India Strategic and Defence - News, Analysis, Opinion. Powered by Frontier India Technology