Parliamentary Vice Minister of Defense Kobayashi’s visit to Norway

On April 29, PVM Kobayashi held a meeting with Ms. Gerhardsen, Norwegian State Secretary to Minister of Defence. PVM Kobayashi welcomed the first visit of the Norwegian naval frigate to Japan, which is scheduled this summer. Both sides exchanged views on regional affairs and various defense cooperation and exchanges. They concurred to continue close cooperation.
 

On the same day, PVM Kobayashi exchanged views with Ms Jære, General Director of NDMA. Both sides welcomed the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding cooperation in the field of defense material last year and concurred to promote various defense equipment and technology cooperation including the JSM stand-off missile.