New Delhi. An agreement concerning Reciprocal Provision of Supplies and Services between the Armed Forces of India and the Self-Defence Forces of Japan has been signed between Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar and Ambassador of Japan to India Suzuki Satoshi.

The agreement was signed between the two officials of both the countries in New Delhi on September 9.

This agreement establishes the enabling framework for closer cooperation between the Armed Forces of India and Japan in reciprocal provision of supplies and services while engaged in bilateral training activities, United Nations Peacekeeping Operations, Humanitarian International Relief and other mutually agreed activities.

The agreement will also enhance the interoperability between the Armed Force of India and Japan thereby further increasing the bilateral defence engagements under the Special Strategic & Global Partnership between the two countries.