By SPA
Islamabad : SPA Pakistan and Japan have formalized logistic support arrangement for Pakistan Navy ships participating in the Enduring Freedom-Maritime Interdiction Operation in the Indian Ocean, said an official statement.
Foreign Minister of Japan Masahiko Koumura and Pakistan Ambassador to Tokyo Kamran Niaz formally signed and exchanged notes during a ceremony held at the Japanese Foreign Ministry in Tokyo.
Two Japanese ships, a cruiser and an oil tanker have already left on January 25 and 26, respectively, for the Indian Ocean to participate in the counter-terrorism maritime interdiction activities.
Japanese participation in the operation is limited to activities related to provision of fuel and water to the coalition forces.
A number of countries including Pakistan and Japan are engaged in the OEF-MIO which is meant to interdict and deter the movement of terrorists, weapons or other material under international cooperation through inspection and verification of vessels sailing in the Indian Ocean.