Tokyo: Amid China's growing assertiveness, India and Japan on Thursday agreed to further increase the scope and complexities of their joint military exercises while emphasising that their strong ties are very important for a free, open, rule-based and inclusive Indo-Pacific.
During the second India Japan 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue, the defence ministers of both nation noted with pleasure that the air services of the two countries are working closely for the early conduct of inaugural India-Japan fighter exercise.
