Japan, Australia Working To Issue Joint Declaration On Security
Government sources say arrangements are underway for Japan's Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese to issue a new joint declaration on security cooperation. The two leaders are scheduled to meet in Australia this weekend.
Kishida said during a meeting of executives of his ruling party on Monday that he intends to discuss security, energy and food supplies with Albanese.
Government sources say the new security declaration will likely encompass a range of cooperation over the next 10 years. It is expected to reflect China's maritime activities and the changing situation in the Indo-Pacific region.
This follows the previous declaration in 2007, under which Japan's Self-Defense Forces and Australia's military strengthened their partnership through intelligence sharing and joint drills.
The leaders are also expected to confirm their cooperation on securing stable supplies of liquefied natural gas and other energy resources, as well as in advanced fields like green transformation.