Ahead of the visit, a diplomatic source in Ankara said the two countries’ defence ministers would, “discuss ways to expand cooperation on defence equipment and technology and exchange views on regional developments.” They also aim to increase contacts between the Turkish Armed Forces and Japan’s Self-Defense Forces at unit level, the source said.
Nakatani will also visit Istanbul on Wednesday and tour defence companies and facilities, including Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAS), navy shipyards and drone-maker Baykar, a Turkish Defence Ministry official said.
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