Canada's Chief of the Defence Staff Hosts Meeting with his Japanese Counterpart

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Introduction

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Tom Lawson, hosted his counterpart, General Shigeru Iwasaki, Chief of Staff, Joint Staff, Japan Self-Defense Forces, for high-level discussions today on topics relating to international peace and stability.

Quick Facts

This meeting represents General Iwasaki’s first visit to Canada as Chief of Staff, Joint Staff, Japan Self-Defense Forces. General Lawson and General Iwasaki previously met during the Asia Security Summit in Singapore last May.
Discussion topics included cooperation on maritime security, training for UN peacekeeping operations, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.
The CDS and his counterpart recognize the importance of the development and implementation of defence cooperation and exchange programs between both militaries.

Quotes

“As a Pacific nation, Canada has a close relationship with Japan based on shared principles and common interests. Meetings such as this one enable us to strengthen our defence relationship further, promoting understanding and trust between our countries.”
General Tom Lawson, Chief of the Defence Staff

Associated Products

For more information about Canada’s relationship with Japan, please consult the following backgrounder entitled Canada-Japan Relations.

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For imagery of the visit, please consult our Image Gallery.

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