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Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff Embarks on an Official Visit to Japan

July 29, 2025 Photo(s): By PIB
Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Indian Navy

Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, has proceeded on a four-day official visit to Japan from July 30 to August 2, 2025. This visit is part of the ongoing efforts to consolidate bilateral defence relations between India and Japan, in line with the deepening 'Special Strategic and Global Partnership', with a focus on enhancing maritime cooperation.

During the visit, the CNS is scheduled to hold bilateral discussions with senior Japanese government officials including Minister of Defense, NAKATANI Gen, Vice-Minister of Defense, MASUDA Kazuo, and a meeting with Admiral SAITO Akira, Chief of Staff, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).

Discussions are expected to encompass a broad spectrum of defence cooperation areas, with particular emphasis on maritime security, technological collaboration, and identifying new avenues to strengthen naval synergy and interoperability. The CNS will also visit JMSDF units and interact with the Commander-in-Chief, Self Defense Fleet, at Funakoshi JMSDF Base.

Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi's engagements in Japan are poised to further deepen the bonds of friendship and defence cooperation, paving the way for enhanced mutual understanding in key areas of shared strategic and maritime interest. The visit reaffirms the time-tested India-Japan friendship anchored in mutual respect, maritime trust, and a shared vision for peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific.