# Khaled Nordin's Japan Defence Visit

> Malaysian defence minister starts four-day Japan trip to boost military ties.
- Title: Khaled Nordin's Japan Defence Visit · Malay Mail | Shortify
- Summary: Malaysian defence minister starts four-day Japan trip to boost military ties. Malaysian defence minister Khaled Nordin begins four-day working visit to Japan…
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- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/18/khaled-nordin-begins-four-day-working-visit-to-japan-to-strengthen-defence-ties/239557
- Published: 2026-10-18T12:07:45+00:00
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## Khaled Nordin begins Japan visit
Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin starts four-day working visit to Japan today to strengthen defence ties and regional security cooperation.
## Visit aims to boost ties
The visit, anchored by the Malaysia-Japan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, seeks tangible benefits for malaysia’s defence and mutual understanding on regional security challenges.
## Key meetings planned
Nordin will meet with Japan’s Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi during the visit.
## Signing OSA documents
He will attend a ceremony for signing grant assistance documents under Japan’s Official Security Assistance (OSA) programme.
## ATLA and Toshiba meetings
The visit includes meetings with Japan’s Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) and a tour of Japanese defence company Toshiba.
## Delegation members
Delegation includes Malaysia’s Ambassador to Japan Datuk Ahmad Rozian Abd Ghani and Defence Attaché Capt Mohamad Fazri Ibrahim.
## Key takeaway

Malaysian defence minister Khaled Nordin begins four-day working visit to Japan to strengthen defence ties and regional security cooperation.