New Delhi, July 29 -- 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.

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, according to the Ministry of Defence.

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

Discussions are expected to encom...