Japan, India Vow to Deepen Defense Ties as China Tensions Rise

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India and Japan pledged to deepen their defense ties as the two nations seek to counter China’s growing influence in the region amid escalating territorial disputes.

Indian Defense Minister Manohar Parrikar called on Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Tokyo on Monday, his first overseas trip since being appointed in November. Parrikar also met his counterpart Gen Nakatani as part of the March 29-April 1 visit.