Japan PM heads to Australia to step up military, energy ties
2 years, 2 months ago

Japan PM heads to Australia to step up military, energy ties

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, who is traveling to Australia for talks with his counterpart Anthony Albanese, said Friday he wants to bolster military and energy cooperation between the two countries amid their shared concerns about China. Australia's liquefied natural gas and coal exports are key to a stable energy supply for resource-scarce Japan, and Kishida said he hoped to discuss the future of Japanese resources and energy stability with Albanese. Kishida and Albanese will also consider further implementing the Reciprocal Access Agreement, a security pact Kishida struck in January with then-Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison that removes obstacles to holding joint military exercises in either country, officials said. Amid China's growing assertiveness in the region, Japan has been expanding its military cooperation in recent years beyond its only ally, the U.S., and forged close ties especially with Australia.

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Japan’s prime minister vows military buildup and deeper ties with the US as regional tension rises
2 months ago

Japan’s prime minister vows military buildup and deeper ties with the US as regional tension rises

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba renewed a pledge Saturday to build up his country’s military and deepen its alliance with the United States under President-elect Donald Trump. He said breaches of Japanese airspace by Chinese and Russian warplanes earlier in the year “not only violated Japanese sovereignty but also threatened the safety of Japan, and are absolutely unacceptable.” …

US-Japan security talks focus on bolstering military cooperation, underscores threat from China
5 months, 1 week ago

US-Japan security talks focus on bolstering military cooperation, underscores threat from China

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japanese and U.S. defense chiefs and top diplomats agreed to further bolster their military cooperation by upgrading the command and control of U.S. forces in the East Asian country and strengthening American-licensed missile production there, describing the rising threat from China as “the greatest strategic challenge.” Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin joined their …

Pacific island leaders agree to enhance Japan’s role in the region amid growing China influence
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Pacific island leaders agree to enhance Japan’s role in the region amid growing China influence

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Leaders of 18 Pacific island nations and areas agreed to an enhanced role of Japan in the region’s development while opposing any attempted coercive activity, in a joint declaration adopted at their summit Thursday, as Tokyo seeks greater engagement to counter China’s influence. The Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting, or PALM, launched under a Japanese initiative in 1997, has …

Philippines, Japan on verge of key defence pact
6 months ago

Philippines, Japan on verge of key defence pact

Hindustan Times  

The Philippines and Japan are set to sign on Monday a key defence pact that will allow the deployment of troops on each other's territory. Philippines, Japan on verge of key defence pact Japanese Defence Minister Minoru Kihara and Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa will hold high-level talks with their Philippine counterparts Gilberto Teodoro and Enrique Manalo in Manila. The Philippines …

China expresses concerns over expansion of Australia-UK-US pact in Asia-Pacific
8 months, 2 weeks ago

China expresses concerns over expansion of Australia-UK-US pact in Asia-Pacific

China Daily  

China is gravely concerned about the expansion of the Australia-United Kingdom-United States trilateral security partnership, saying it would severely undermine peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region, a defense spokesman said on Thursday. "We are open to normal military cooperation between any countries, but we firmly oppose relevant countries cobbling together exclusive groupings, building bilateral or multilateral military alliances targeting …

China expresses concerns over expansion of Australia-UK-US pact in Asia-Pacific
8 months, 2 weeks ago

China expresses concerns over expansion of Australia-UK-US pact in Asia-Pacific

China Daily  

China is gravely concerned about the expansion of the Australia-United Kingdom-United States trilateral security partnership, saying it would severely undermine peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region, a defense spokesman said on Thursday. "We are open to normal military cooperation between any countries, but we firmly oppose relevant countries cobbling together exclusive groupings, building bilateral or multilateral military alliances targeting …

Kishida's US visit spells trouble for Asia-Pacific
9 months ago

Kishida's US visit spells trouble for Asia-Pacific

China Daily  

Fumio Kishida, Japan's prime minister, speaks during a news conference at the prime minister's official residence in Tokyo, Japan on Nov 2, 2023. First, the upgrading of the US-Japan defense alliance will disturb the strategic stability in the Asia-Pacific, as Kishida intends to integrate Japan Self-Defense Forces’ operational command systems, and boost the coordination among the country’s air, ground and …

Japan’s Kishida, ahead of US trip, seeks stronger military ties with Washington and other partners
9 months ago

Japan’s Kishida, ahead of US trip, seeks stronger military ties with Washington and other partners

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Friday he wants to strengthen military and weapons development cooperation with the United States as well as with other countries such as the Philippines, as he prepares for a visit to the U.S. next week to meet with President Joe Biden. “Defense industry cooperation between Japan and the United States, as well …

Kishida government gets jittery once again, as Biden-Trump clash hots up
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Kishida government gets jittery once again, as Biden-Trump clash hots up

China Daily  

US President Joe Biden speaks during a campaign event at Pullman Yards in Atlanta, Georgia, US March 9, 2024. As a Biden-Trump contest is becoming increasingly clear in the US presidential elections, the Fumio Kishida government is in touch with the Donald Trump camp to explore Trump's policy toward Japan. After Biden won the US election in 2020, the Japanese …

Japan and China agree to work on stable relationship, though only vague promises in seafood dispute
1 year, 1 month ago

Japan and China agree to work on stable relationship, though only vague promises in seafood dispute

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed Friday to build a stable and constructive relationship, but achieved only a vague agreement on easing a dispute over a Chinese ban on Japanese seafood, officials said. Kishida told reporters after a 65-minute meeting with Xi on the sidelines of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in …

Japan and UK ministers are to discuss further deepening of security ties on the sidelines of G7
1 year, 2 months ago

Japan and UK ministers are to discuss further deepening of security ties on the sidelines of G7

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Japanese and British foreign and …

US, Japan, Philippines agree to strengthen security ties amid tensions over China, North Korea
1 year, 6 months ago

US, Japan, Philippines agree to strengthen security ties amid tensions over China, North Korea

Associated Press  

TOKYO — The national security advisers of the United States, Japan and the Philippines held their first joint talks Friday and agreed to strengthen their defense cooperation, as Washington and its partners reinforce their alliances to adapt to growing tensions over North Korea, China and Ukraine, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said. Sullivan said he and his Japanese …

Tightrope walk: on the India and Japan relationship and challenges from geopolitical issues
1 year, 9 months ago

Tightrope walk: on the India and Japan relationship and challenges from geopolitical issues

The Hindu  

Since 2006, the Prime Ministers of India and Japan have exchanged visits for their “annual summit”, a meeting that has steered the course of this bilateral relationship. However, it was not the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership that was at the heart of the Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s mission during his quick “official visit” to Delhi this week. …

Free Indo-Pacific, China Threat, Expanding Ties: Here's Why Japan PM's Visit is Significant
1 year, 9 months ago

Free Indo-Pacific, China Threat, Expanding Ties: Here's Why Japan PM's Visit is Significant

News 18  

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida arrived in India on Monday to explore ways to boost bilateral ties in areas of defence, security, trade and high technologies. The Japanese prime minister arrived in Delhi at around 8 am on Monday on a nearly 27-hour visit to ramp up bilateral ties in a range of areas and discuss how convergence between India’s …

Japan PM Fumio Kishida arrives in India; here’s what’s on agenda
1 year, 9 months ago

Japan PM Fumio Kishida arrives in India; here’s what’s on agenda

Live Mint  

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is set to arrive in India for a two-day trip on today i.e. The Prime minister's office also added, "I also intend to further strengthen the Special Strategic and Global Partnership between India and Japan. In a press briefing on Thursday, Ministry of External Affairs official spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said that Japan is a "very …

Modi, Kishida to talk about China threat
1 year, 9 months ago

Modi, Kishida to talk about China threat

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese PM Fumio Kishida will hold talks in the national capital on Monday during which both leaders are expected to discuss developments related to the Indo-Pacific region, including increasing Chinese military assertiveness and Japanese development assistance to India in several sectors. Last year, Mr Modi met the Japanese PM thrice — Mr Kishida …

Japan, German leaders agree to strengthen ties, supply chain
1 year, 9 months ago

Japan, German leaders agree to strengthen ties, supply chain

Associated Press  

TOKYO — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Saturday held the first round of government consultations in Tokyo and agreed to strengthen economic and defense ties to better cope with China’s growing influence and global security concerns. Kishida told a joint news conference after the talks that the sides agreed to strengthen supply chains in …

Japan, Greece step up security ties as ‘strategic partners’
1 year, 11 months ago

Japan, Greece step up security ties as ‘strategic partners’

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his Greek counterpart, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, agreed on Monday to strengthen their security, defense and economic ties and pledged to cooperate in responding to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and other threats in Europe and Asia. They said they agreed to upgrade their nations’ relations to a “strategic partnership,” with defense ties covering military …

Japan racks up new security deals with eyes on China
1 year, 11 months ago

Japan racks up new security deals with eyes on China

Firstpost  

The government unveiled a major defence overhaul in December, including doubling spending to two per cent of GDP by 2027 and designating China the ‘greatest strategic challenge ever’ to Japan’s security Tokyo, Japan: Space defence, US troop deployments and a “hugely significant” deal with Britain: Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is collecting more than souvenirs on his whirlwind diplomatic tour. …

Biden praises ‘remarkable moment’ for alliance in meeting with Japan’s Kishida
1 year, 11 months ago

Biden praises ‘remarkable moment’ for alliance in meeting with Japan’s Kishida

LA Times  

President Biden shakes hands with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida as they meet in the Oval Office of the White House on Friday in Washington. President Biden welcomed Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to the White House on Friday, hailing the meeting as a “remarkable moment” for the alliance as Tokyo moves toward a historic military buildup in the region. …

US ‘fully committed’ to Japan alliance, Biden tells Kishida
1 year, 11 months ago

US ‘fully committed’ to Japan alliance, Biden tells Kishida

Al Jazeera  

US President Joe Biden is hosting Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the White House, as Kishida ends a week-long, diplomatic push to bolster partnerships with allies in Europe and North America in the face of growing pressure from China. In advance of his discussions with Biden, the Japanese prime minister on Friday also met US Vice President Kamala Harris, …

Japan, UK sign ‘hugely significant’ defence deal
1 year, 11 months ago

Japan, UK sign ‘hugely significant’ defence deal

Al Jazeera  

Kishida and Sunak sign deal in London as Japan seeks to bolster ties with G7 nations amid China worries. Japan and the United Kingdom have signed a “hugely significant” new defence deal as Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, who recently unveiled his country’s biggest military buildup since World War II, seeks to bolster security ties with G7 partners amid worries …

Kishida highlights security concerns on trip to Europe, US
2 years ago

Kishida highlights security concerns on trip to Europe, US

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida begins a weeklong trip Monday to strengthen military ties with Europe and Britain and bring into focus the Japan-U.S. alliance at a summit in Washington, as Japan breaks from its postwar restraint to take on more offensive roles with an eye toward China. Kishida said his summit with Biden will underscore the strength …

Kishida highlights security concerns on trip to Europe, US
2 years ago

Kishida highlights security concerns on trip to Europe, US

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida …

Japan’s PM Kishida vows deeper alliance with US on defense
2 years ago

Japan’s PM Kishida vows deeper alliance with US on defense

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Wednesday pledged to deepen his country’s alliance with the United States under Japan’s new defense policy that breaks from its exclusively self-defense-only stance in the face of growing regional tensions. Kishida, speaking in a news conference after visiting Ise Shrine in central Japan, said he will visit Washington for talks with President …

Australia, Japan to Pursue 'More Complex' Joint Military Drills
2 years, 1 month ago

Australia, Japan to Pursue 'More Complex' Joint Military Drills

News 18  

Australia and Japan will pursue opportunities for “more complex” joint military exercises, Canberra’s defence minister said Friday after talks with his Japanese counterpart and the countries’ foreign ministers in Tokyo. On Friday, Australia’s Defence Minister Richard Marles said the security pact and other agreements enable the two nations “to take the strategic alignment and the deep affection between our countries …

Japan PM vows to strengthen military at int’l naval review
2 years, 2 months ago

Japan PM vows to strengthen military at int’l naval review

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said at an international fleet review Sunday that his country urgently needs to strengthen its military capabilities as security risks increase including threats from North Korea’s nuclear and missile advancement and Russia’s war on Ukraine. “The security environment in the East and South China seas, especially around Japan, is increasingly becoming more severe,” …

Japan, Australia upgrade security pact against China threat
2 years, 2 months ago

Japan, Australia upgrade security pact against China threat

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Japan and Australia on Saturday …

Japan PM visits Australia to step up military, energy ties
2 years, 2 months ago

Japan PM visits Australia to step up military, energy ties

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, who is visiting Australia for talks with his counterpart Anthony Albanese, said Friday he wants to bolster military and energy cooperation between the two countries amid their shared concerns about China. Australia’s liquefied natural gas and coal exports are key to a stable energy supply for resource-scarce Japan, and Kishida said he hoped …

Japan vows bigger security role in Asia-Pacific to tackle threats
2 years, 6 months ago

Japan vows bigger security role in Asia-Pacific to tackle threats

Al Jazeera  

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced plans to boost his country’s diplomatic and security role in the Asia-Pacific to tackle what he described as growing threats in the region amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Kishida said Japan will consider acquiring a preemptive strike capability in response to an increasingly assertive China, North Korea and now Russia – a controversial …

NZ, Japan boost security ties amid Russia, China concerns
2 years, 8 months ago

NZ, Japan boost security ties amid Russia, China concerns

Associated Press  

TOKYO — New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her Japanese counterpart, Fumio Kishida, agreed on Thursday to strengthen the partnership in defense, trade and climate between their nations, including the beginning of formal talks toward a military information sharing agreement. Japan and New Zealand oppose any such attempt in the East or South China sea or any other place,” …

US lawmakers affirm Japan alliance eyeing China, North Korea
2 years, 8 months ago

US lawmakers affirm Japan alliance eyeing China, North Korea

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and visiting U.S. lawmakers reaffirmed their commitment to working together under a longstanding bilateral alliance on Saturday at a time of heightened global tensions including threats from China and North Korea. Spokesperson Zhao Lijian said China was prepared “to take strong measures to resolutely safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity.” Japan has long …

Australia and UK deepen security ties amid China worries
2 years, 10 months ago

Australia and UK deepen security ties amid China worries

Al Jazeera  

Two countries say there has been ‘significant progress’ in AUKUS plan for Australia to acquire nuclear-powered submarines. The funds will be used to “strengthen regional resilience in areas including cyberspace, state threats and maritime security,” British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his Australian counterpart Scott Morrison said in a joint statement after a video meeting on Thursday. The statement also …

Australia, Japan sign ‘historic’ defence pact amid China concerns
3 years ago

Australia, Japan sign ‘historic’ defence pact amid China concerns

Al Jazeera  

Treaty is only Japan’s second defence pact and comes amid global concern over China’s growing economic and military might. The leaders of Australia and Japan have signed a “historic” defence treaty that Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said would “contribute to a secure and stable Indo-Pacific” as China expands its military and economic clout in the region. The treaty will …

Australia, Japan to sign ‘historic’ defense, security pact
3 years ago

Australia, Japan to sign ‘historic’ defense, security pact

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — Australia and Japan will sign a treaty on Thursday to increase defense and security cooperation in a move that has been hailed as “historic” but which might anger China. Prime ministers Scott Morrison of Australia and Fumio Kishida of Japan will meet in a virtual summit to sign the agreement, which Morrison said “will underpin greater and more …

Japan PM to step up defence amid China, North Korea threats
3 years, 1 month ago

Japan PM to step up defence amid China, North Korea threats

Al Jazeera  

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says security situation around Japan is changing fast and is more severe than ever. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has renewed his pledge to consider “all options,” including acquiring enemy base strike capability to protect the country amid growing threats from China and North Korea. Kishida said at his first troop review on Saturday that the …

Australia makes new strategic pact with South-East Asian nations at ASEAN summit
3 years, 2 months ago

Australia makes new strategic pact with South-East Asian nations at ASEAN summit

ABC  

Australia and the Association of South-East Asian Nations have agreed to establish a "comprehensive strategic partnership" as the federal government intensifies efforts to expand its influence in the region. Key points: Concrete details about the partnership are yet to be announced PM says AUKUS nuclear submarine deal will not be a threat to the region Indonesian President Joko Widodo said …

Japan’s new PM promises to do his utmost to end COVID-19 crisis
3 years, 3 months ago

Japan’s new PM promises to do his utmost to end COVID-19 crisis

Al Jazeera  

Fumio Kishida also pledges to turn around the economy while protecting the country’s territory in his first policy speech. In his first policy speech, Japan’s new Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has pledged to do his utmost to lead the country out of the COVID-19 crisis, while protecting its territory and people in an increasingly tough security environment. “I’m determined to …

US rules out adding India or Japan to security alliance with Australia and UK
3 years, 3 months ago

US rules out adding India or Japan to security alliance with Australia and UK

India TV News  

The US has ruled out adding India or Japan to the new trilateral security partnership with Australia and Britain to meet the challenges of the 21st century in the strategic Indo-Pacific region. On September 15, US President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson jointly announced the formation of the trilateral security alliance AUKUS …

News Analysis | AUKUS seeks to reshape Indo-Pacific ties
3 years, 3 months ago

News Analysis | AUKUS seeks to reshape Indo-Pacific ties

The Hindu  

Australia, the U.K. and the U.S. have announced they're forming a new security alliance that will help equip Australia with nuclear-powered submarines. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the new alliance would allow the three nations to sharpen their focus on an increasingly complicated part of the world. Australia Under the arrangement, Australia will build at least eight nuclear-powered submarines …

U.S., U.K. and Australia announce new security partnership for Indo-Pacific
3 years, 3 months ago

U.S., U.K. and Australia announce new security partnership for Indo-Pacific

The Hindu  

A week before a meeting of Quad leaders in Washington DC, the Biden administration, on September 15, announced a new trilateral security partnership for the Indo-Pacific, between Australia, the U.K. and the U.S.. As part of this, Australia will acquire nuclear-powered submarines with help from the U.K. and the U.S. “The future of the Indo-Pacific will impact all our futures,” …

Japan, Indonesia sign arms transfer pact amid China concerns
3 years, 9 months ago

Japan, Indonesia sign arms transfer pact amid China concerns

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japan and Indonesia signed a pact on Tuesday allowing the transfer of Japanese defense equipment and technology to Jakarta as the two countries strengthen their military ties in the face of China’s increasingly assertive activity in the region. The agreement came during “two plus two” security talks among the foreign and defense ministers of the two countries, which …

Australia joins US, India and Japan in 'unprecedented' deal for coronavirus vaccines after historic Quad meeting
3 years, 9 months ago

Australia joins US, India and Japan in 'unprecedented' deal for coronavirus vaccines after historic Quad meeting

ABC  

Scott Morrison has joined the first leaders' summit of Joe Biden's US presidency, forging a new strategic partnership and vaccination alliance with four of the Indo-Pacific region's most powerful democracies. Key points: It was the first meeting of Quad leaders hosted via video-link from the White House The leaders outlined a plan to lift COVID-19 vaccine production and distribution The …

Australia, Japan to bolster defense ties amid China’s rise
4 years, 1 month ago

Australia, Japan to bolster defense ties amid China’s rise

Associated Press  

TOKYO — The leaders of Australia and Japan held in-person talks on Tuesday and reached a basic agreement on a bilateral defense pact that would allow their troops to work more closely, as the two U.S. allies seek to bolster their ties to counter China’s growing assertiveness in the Asia-Pacific region. Suga said the new agreement underpins their determination to …

Australia and Japan agree 'in principle' to historic defence pact
4 years, 1 month ago

Australia and Japan agree 'in principle' to historic defence pact

ABC  

Australia and Japan have taken a major step towards signing a long-awaited defence pact which will enable both countries to intensify military cooperation in the face of rising tensions with China. Key points: The Reciprocal Access Agreement has been worked on for the past six years It provides the legal framework for Australian forces in Japan and vice-versa Issues over …

Quad meet: India, US, Japan, Australia discuss China's growing power
4 years, 3 months ago

Quad meet: India, US, Japan, Australia discuss China's growing power

India TV News  

Japan’s new Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said Tuesday at a meeting with the U.S. and other diplomats that their “Free and Open Indo-Pacific” initiative, a concept to counter China’s growing assertiveness, is more important than ever amid challenges from the coronavirus pandemic. The foreign ministers from the Indo-Pacific nations known as the Quad group — the U.S., Japan, India and …

Trump marks U.S.-Japan security pact with call for stronger, deeper alliance
4 years, 11 months ago

Trump marks U.S.-Japan security pact with call for stronger, deeper alliance

The Hindu  

President Donald Trump marked the 60th anniversary of the signing of the security treaty between the United States and Japan with a call for a stronger and deeper alliance between the two countries, despite criticising the pact six months ago. “I am confident that in the months and years ahead, Japan's contributions to our mutual security will continue to grow, …

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