Mohamed Khaled Nordin begins four-day working visit to Japan

Malaysian Defense Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin has commenced a four-day working visit to Japan, running from October 18 to October 21. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral defense relations and expand cooperation in areas of mutual interest under the Malaysia-Japan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Key agenda items include bilateral meetings with Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi. The Minister is also scheduled to attend a signing ceremony for grant assistance documents under the Japanese government’s Official Security Assistance (OSA) program.

Additionally, the visit involves meetings with the Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) and a site visit to the defense company Toshiba. These engagements are intended to enhance regional security understanding and provide tangible benefits to Malaysia’s national defense.