Japan-Australia 'New Security Joint Declaration'... Joint Response to China in Emergencies

Includes Strengthening Cooperation Between Japan Self-Defense Forces and Australian Military

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[Asia Economy Reporter Yu Je-hoon] On the 22nd, NHK reported that the leaders of Japan and Australia held a summit and signed a new security joint declaration aimed at strengthening maritime presence in consideration of China.

According to the report, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese held a summit in Perth, Western Australia, and signed the "New Japan-Australia Joint Declaration on Security Cooperation" containing these details.

The new joint declaration states that Japan and Australia will mutually consult and consider response measures in the event of an emergency that could affect either country or the surrounding region. It also includes strengthening cooperation between the Japan Self-Defense Forces and the Australian military, such as conducting joint exercises and mutual use of facilities.

Additionally, during the summit, the two leaders agreed to advance mutual cooperation between the two countries to ensure the stable supply of energy resources such as liquefied natural gas (LNG).

After the summit, Prime Minister Kishida said at a joint press conference, "This new joint declaration will serve as a compass indicating the direction of security and defense cooperation for the next 10 years."

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