(VOVworld) - Japan and Indonesia on Thursday start their first 2 plus 2 security dialogue to forge a pact on the transfer of defense equipment and technology to the Southeast Asian country.

Japan's Defense Minister Gen Nakatani, right, shakes hands with his Indonesian counterpart Ryamizard Ryacudu in Tokyo on Dec 17, 2015. (photo: Kyodo)

Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida and Defense Minister Gen Nakatani are scheduled to discuss with Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi and Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu on how to improve their defense relations and strengthen the Indonesian naval force.
The Indonesian side will discuss its intention to buy Japan’s US-2 aircraft for use in sea rescue activities. Japan has organized 2 plus 2 dialogues with the US, the UK, and Australia.