Ways to strengthen military ties and sale of Japanese amphibious aircraft to Indian armed forces are expected to be discussed during the meeting of the Defence Ministers of the two countries in New Delhi in New Delhi.
Engaged in a territorial dispute with China, Japan on Thursday sought to rope in India's support over "the recent Chinese provocative actions" saying a message needs to be sent to it collectively that status quo cannot be changed by force.
The US president's remarks came in response to the latest ballistic missile test conducted by North Korea on Friday.
The US' strong assertion comes days after President Donald Trump pledged to answer further aggression from North Korea with "fire and fury".