Japan-Kazakhstan Military to Military (MM) Dialogue

(Press Release)

November 11, 2026
Ministry of Defense Japan

In Japanese

  1. On November 10, the 2nd Japan-Kazakhstan Military to Military (MM) Dialogue was held in Astana, Kazakhstan.
  2. The Japanese delegation was led by Ms. HAYASHI Mitsuko, Director General for International Affairs, Ministry of Defense, and the Kazakh delegation was led by Colonel Valeriy VISHNIKIN, Deputy Head, International Cooperation Department, Ministry of Defense.
  3. Both sides deepened their discussions on the regional situation, their respective defense policies, and future Japan-Kazakhstan defense cooperation and exchanges. They also exchanged views on the capacity-building project on military medicine currently being conducted by JMOD/SDF to enhance the capabilities of medical personnel of the Armed Forces of Kazakhstan.

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