Tokyo [Japan], May 2 (ANI/Sputnik): Japan and Thailand have signed an agreement on mutual exchange of military equipment and technology, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Monday.

Kishida met with his Thai counterpart, Prayut Chan-o-cha, in Bangkok to discuss issues of global and regional significance. Among other things, they agreed to cooperate on extending humanitarian assistance to Ukraine and neighboring countries, as well as work together over the situation in Myanmar and North Korea's missile and nuclear programs.

Also Read | Russia-Ukraine War: Blasts Rock Moldova As Fears Rise That Vladimir Putin Could Be Eyeing Next Target for Invasion.

"The signing of our defense equipment and technology transfer agreement is a major step forward in expanding bilateral defense cooperation," Kishida said during a joint conference, as quoted by the Kyodo news agency.

The specific equipment for transfer will be discussed by the two countries countries, Kishida added.

Also Read | Imran Khan Calls Out Joe Biden’s Administration for Regime Change ‘Conspiracy’ in Pakistan.

The Japanese prime minister has been on an international tour since last Friday, during which he has visited Indonesia, Vietnam and Thailand and will travel to Italy and the United Kingdom. Kishida will return to Japan this Friday. (ANI/Sputnik)

(The above story is verified and authored by ANI staff, ANI is South Asia's leading multimedia news agency with over 100 bureaus in India, South Asia and across the globe. ANI brings the latest news on Politics and Current Affairs in India & around the World, Sports, Health, Fitness, Entertainment, & News. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)