“Ukraine and Japan Forge Stronger Ties with Historic Bilateral Security Agreement”
Ukraine and Japan signed a bilateral security agreement, solidifying cooperation in various fields. Japan will invest $4.5 billion in Ukraine by 2024.
“Japan to Reinforce Defense Capabilities at ‘Historic Turning Point’ as Global Instability Rises, Says Prime Minister Ahead of US Meeting”
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida stated that increasing global instability has prompted Japan to strengthen its defense capabilities. In an interview with CNN, he discussed the challenges of Russian aggression, Middle East turmoil, and security tensions in East Asia. Kishida emphasized the importance of the growing partnership between Japan and the United States to address security threats. He made this announcement ahead of his meeting with President Biden and the First Quad Leaders’ Meeting. The Tokyo Conference is seen as a crucial opportunity to create a united front against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and counteract instability in the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait.