On Oct 28, DM Koizumi met with DM Chan of Singapore. Marking the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations, they discussed deeper defense cooperation, including joint exercises, and agreed to further strengthen coordination for regional peace and stability🇯🇵🤝🇸🇬
On Oct 28, DM Koizumi met with Gen. Giang, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence of Vietnam. They agreed to enhance defense cooperation, including the possible joint development of high-speed landing craft, and promote regional peace and stability🇯🇵🤝🇻🇳