ROME –
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrived in Italy early on June 15 Japan time, starting the second leg of her European tour after concluding diplomatic conferences within the United Kingdom, the place she reached agreements with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on strengthening cooperation in financial safety, power, superior applied sciences and protection.
Takaichi met Starmer in London on the night of June 14 Japan time. The two leaders agreed to increase cooperation in financial safety fields, together with power, in addition to superior applied sciences reminiscent of synthetic intelligence, and introduced the outcomes via a joint declaration and associated statements.
The assembly additionally served as a chance to coordinate positions forward of the Group of Seven summit opening in France on June 15.
Takaichi plans to current what she calls the “three principles of energy security” on the summit, in search of to position power resilience and provide chain safety excessive on the G7 agenda.
“We will lead G7 discussions in areas such as energy security and strengthening supply chains for critical minerals,” Takaichi stated. “I will lead those efforts together with Keir.”
The Japanese and British leaders additionally agreed to speed up improvement of their collectively deliberate next-generation fighter plane, a challenge being pursued by Japan, the United Kingdom and Italy.
The fighter program is anticipated to function prominently in Takaichi’s upcoming talks with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, the place the 2 leaders are anticipated to reaffirm trilateral cooperation among the many three international locations.
Takaichi arrived in Italy shortly earlier than 3 a.m. Japan time.
During her assembly with Meloni, the leaders are anticipated to alternate views on the state of affairs within the Middle East and talk about priorities for the upcoming G7 summit. They are additionally anticipated to finalize a complete joint assertion on cooperation in space-related fields.
Source: FNN