Japanese PM Takaichi Praises Defense Cooperation During UK Visit
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi highlighted the 'near-alliance' between Japan and the UK during meetings regarding security and defense technology partnerships.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi hailed increasing defence cooperation with the UK during a meeting with her British counterpart Keir Starmer on Sunday, amid uncertainty about a new fighter jet programme. βThe UK is a very important partner to Japan given the deepening of ties across a wide range of fields, including security and defence,β Takaichi said as she met with Starmer in London. βGiven the GCAP project, I think we have reached a level that we can call a near-alliance,β she said,.....