Defense MoU Signed by Israel and Japan

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The Memorandum of Understanding between the Israel Ministry of Defense and the Japan Ministry of Defense will strengthen defense relations between Israel and Japan.

The MOU between Israel and Japan signed at today, September 10, at the Japanese Ministry of Defense headquarters in Tokyo is expected to strengthen and deepen the defense cooperation and relations between the two countries.

Prime Minister and Defense Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: “I applaud the important agreement that was signed this morning with the Japanese Ministry of Defense. The agreement will deepen and strengthen security relations between the countries. We have brought Israel-Japan relations to an all-time high.”

According to Israel Ministry of Defense’s announcement, the MOU was signed by the Director of Security for the Defense Establishment, Mr. Nir Ben Moshe, accompanied by the Israel Ambassador to Japan, Mrs. Yafa Ben Ari. Japan was represented by Director General, International Affairs, Mr. Suzuki and Director General, Equipment Policy, ATLA Mr. Aoyagi.