Koizumi inspected the Western Naval Command, a Guard of Honour, and the stealth destroyer INS Chennai.
Both sides exchanged views on sharing technology, building equipment in India, and enhancing regional security.
The visit follows Japan’s update of its three principles on transferring defence technology.
Japan and India aim to promote peace, stability, and prosperity across the Indo‑Pacific.
The cooperation is part of broader agreements worth over ten billion US dollars signed earlier this year.
He met Indian Navy Chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan and discussed expanding maritime cooperation.
The talks focused on joint development of defence equipment under India’s ‘Make‑in‑India’ initiative and on maintaining a free, open Indo‑Pacific region.
A follow‑up meeting with India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will aim to create a detailed roadmap for future collaboration.
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