Japan and Italy on Tuesday agreed to strengthen their bilateral cooperation in the areas of security and economy amid growing concerns over the security challenges posed by the Chinese Communist regime.
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida met with his Italian counterpart, Giorgia Meloni, in Italy on Tuesday as part of his weeklong tour of G-7 nations that includes France, Britain, Canada, and the United States.
Both sides agreed to elevate their bilateral relations to “the level of a strategic partnership,” which would entail a mechanism for bilateral consultations on foreign policy and defense, Meloni told reporters. PM Kishida: President Meloni, thank you for hosting the first summit meeting in person. I will look forward to seeing you again at G7 Hiroshima Summit. Grazie, Giorgia🇯🇵🤝🇮🇹 (Jan. 10)@GiorgiaMeloni pic.twitter.com/3l0guXJmzt…