Japan and New Zealand‘s premiers, meeting in Tokyo, agreed on an intelligence sharing pact aimed at deepening security cooperation and addressing global issues. They highlighted progress in negotiations towards enhancing information sharing capabilities and reiterated their commitment to economic resilience and free trade.
Japan and New Zealand have agreed in principle to enhance their security ties through an intelligence sharing pact following a meeting between Prime Ministers Fumio Kishida and Christopher Luxon in Tokyo. The agreement aims to bolster cooperation in addressing regional and global challenges, including issues related to North Korea and Ukraine. Discussions also focused on advancing economic resilience and maintaining a free trade system, underscoring the importance of international cooperation in fostering stability and security.
Prime Ministers Kishida and Luxon emphasized the significance of strengthening information security between their countries, aiming to improve coordination on security issues and enhance bilateral relations. They noted the ongoing negotiations towards finalizing the Japan-New Zealand information security agreement, which is expected to further solidify their strategic partnership. Additionally, both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to upholding the rule of law and promoting economic stability through collaborative efforts in trade and economic resilience initiatives.
Japan’s Foreign Ministry confirmed the agreement as a step forward in their diplomatic efforts, aligning Japan and New Zealand closer on security and economic fronts. The intelligence sharing pact marks another milestone in Japan’s broader strategy of strengthening security cooperation with key allies and partners globally, enhancing their ability to respond effectively to evolving regional and international challenges.
