Tokyo: Japanese and nato Officials on Tuesday agreed to increase military cooperation and joint exercises as they shared concerns Russiaattack of Ukraine deteriorating the security environment in Europe and Asia,
Japanese Defense Minister nobuo kishio Said after meeting with NATO Military Committee chief rob bauer He Japan looks forward to strengthening its ties with European countries and welcomes the expanded involvement of NATO in the Indo-Pacific region.
“The security of Europe and Asia are closely intertwined, especially as the international community now faces serious challenges,” Kishi said.
Bauer’s visit to Tokyo comes at a time when Japan’s Maritime Self-Defense Force is participating in a NATO naval exercise in the Mediterranean Sea.
In the face of China’s rise, in addition to its alliances with the United States and partnerships with other countries in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond, Japan is increasing its military capabilities and cooperation with Europe.
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has been invited to a NATO summit later this month, and is reportedly considering attending the meeting, making him the first Japanese leader to do so.
In May, Japanese military chief Koji Yamazaki attended a meeting of NATO counterparts in Belgium for the first time.
Bauer praised their increased involvement in tackling “shared security challenges”.
Japan quickly joined the United States and Europe in imposing sanctions against Russia and providing support for Ukraine, saying the crisis affected not only Europe, but in increasing its assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific. Might make China even more excited.
Japanese Defense Minister nobuo kishio Said after meeting with NATO Military Committee chief rob bauer He Japan looks forward to strengthening its ties with European countries and welcomes the expanded involvement of NATO in the Indo-Pacific region.
“The security of Europe and Asia are closely intertwined, especially as the international community now faces serious challenges,” Kishi said.
Bauer’s visit to Tokyo comes at a time when Japan’s Maritime Self-Defense Force is participating in a NATO naval exercise in the Mediterranean Sea.
In the face of China’s rise, in addition to its alliances with the United States and partnerships with other countries in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond, Japan is increasing its military capabilities and cooperation with Europe.
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has been invited to a NATO summit later this month, and is reportedly considering attending the meeting, making him the first Japanese leader to do so.
In May, Japanese military chief Koji Yamazaki attended a meeting of NATO counterparts in Belgium for the first time.
Bauer praised their increased involvement in tackling “shared security challenges”.
Japan quickly joined the United States and Europe in imposing sanctions against Russia and providing support for Ukraine, saying the crisis affected not only Europe, but in increasing its assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific. Might make China even more excited.