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Japanese Military Chief To Meet With Head Of General Staff

June 26 2012

Russia

The chief of Japan's military forces is in Russia for a working visit, RIA Novosti reports.

Gen. Shigeru Iwasaki arrived Tuesday and will stay until Thursday, said Russian Defense Ministry officials.

Iwasaki is set to meet with Russia's military chief, Gen. Nikolai Makarov.

The two leaders are expected to discuss bilateral military cooperation, security in the Asia-Pacific region and other issues of mutual interest, said officials.

The Japanese delegation is scheduled to...

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