Japan and Australia Deepen Cooperation in Energy Security, Defense, and Critical Minerals

Kathmandu. As global energy supply becomes increasingly unstable, Japan and Australia have agreed to further deepen cooperation in energy security, defense, and critical minerals. Both countries have decided to strengthen their strategic partnership amidst pressure on the supply chain due to conflicts related to Iran.Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met with his counterpart Anthony Albanese at the Australian Parliament House on Monday during his first official foreign visit after taking office. It has been reported that various issues related to regional and international security were discussed in depth between the two leaders.According to Takaichi, strategic dialogues were also held on...