Tuesday, January 28, 2014

A Japan - India Military Alliance To Counter China?



India, Japan Pledge to Boost Strategic, Political Ties -- Voice of America

NEW DELHI — The Japanese and Indian prime ministers have expressed their commitment to boost strategic and political ties. The Japanese leader visited New Delhi as the friendship between the two countries gains momentum to counter China’s growing assertiveness in the region.

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe watched a display of India’s military strength and cultural diversity at Republic Day celebrations in the Indian capital Sunday. He is the first Japanese leader to be the chief guest at the annual ceremony, to which New Delhi traditionally invites countries it is cultivating.

A day earlier, the two countries pledged to strengthen ties after the Japanese prime minister held talks with Indian leaders.

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More News On Japan - India Relations

Japan and India Bolster Trade and Defense Ties -- Time
India, Japan pledge stronger defence ties -- Global Post/AFP
Japan, India agree to boost defence ties in face of more assertive China -- South China Morning post
India and Japan to Conduct Naval Exercise in Pacific Ocean, Consult on National Security -- The Diplomat
Indian media: Stronger ties with Japan 'not against China' -- BBC
India, Japan snuggle closer as China power grows -- Geoff Hiscock for CNN

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