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Japan's Defense Minister Boosts Ties with Turkey

8/20/2025

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Japan's Defense Minister Gen Nakatani visited Turkey on August 19, 2025, to discuss defense cooperation and Turkish drone purchases.
This is the first official visit by a Japanese defense minister to NATO ally Turkey.
Both nations seek to strengthen military collaboration and technology exchange.
Nakatani will tour Turkish defense facilities, including Baykar, during his regional tour.
Japan and Turkey condemned Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine but have differing relations with Moscow.

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Japan's Defense Minister Gen Nakatani visited Turkey on August 19, 2025, to discuss defense cooperation and Turkish drone purchases.
This is the first official visit by a Japanese defense minister to NATO ally Turkey.
Both nations seek to strengthen military collaboration and technology exchange.
Nakatani will tour Turkish defense facilities, including Baykar, during his regional tour.
Japan and Turkey condemned Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine but have differing relations with Moscow.