Japan will take measures to phase out imports of Russian oil in tandem with the Group of Seven (G7) nations’ campaign against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Monday. But the plan for Japan to keep its stakes in the Russian oil and natural gas projects remains unchanged, Kishida told reporters,…
Japan to Ease Border Controls in June, Impose ‘Smoother Entry Process’
Japan will begin lifting its border control measures in June and implement an entry process similar to that of other Group of Seven (G7) developed economies nations, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Thursday. Kishida spoke at a press conference in London after his meeting with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on global security and strengthening…
UK, Japan Must Work More Closely Together Against ‘Autocratic, Coercive Powers’: Johnson
May 5, 2022
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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has stressed the need for European and East Asian allies to united against “autocratic, coercive powers” as he hailed a new defence pact with Japan. Speaking in Downing Street alongside visiting Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, Johnson said he was “so glad” the two nations had agreed a reciprocal access…
Japan, Germany to Deepen Security Cooperation Amid Russia-Ukraine War
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and visiting German Chancellor Olaf Scholz agreed Thursday to establish an intergovernmental panel to boost their security cooperation amid the Russia-Ukraine war. In a joint press conference, Kishida said that both leaders reaffirmed their intention to hold intergovernmental consultations and work closely together to achieve a free and open Indo-Pacific….
Japan Pledges to Increase Financial Support for Ukraine
April 26, 2022
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Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida pledged Tuesday that he would increase financial support to Ukraine from $100 million to $300 million amid Russia’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine. Kishida conveyed to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky over the phone that Japan will increase financial aid and defense equipment supply, including protective masks and drones, at the request…
Japan and South Korea Agree to Improve Bilateral Ties
South Korean President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida have agreed to revive the countries’ long-strained relations, which have been plagued by disputes over wartime issues. The visiting South Korean delegation met with Kishida for talks on April 26 and handed him a handwritten letter from Yoon expressing his hope for improved relations between…
Japan, New Zealand Boost Defense Cooperation Amid ‘Unprecedented Challenges’
New Zealand and Japan agreed Thursday to strengthen defense cooperation and initiate formal negotiations toward an information-sharing pact as the world faces “unprecedented challenges” from the Russia-Ukraine war. Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida met with visiting New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern for the first time on Thursday since his election last year. In a…
Japan Will Not Exit From Oil and Gas Project With Russia, Kishida Says
April 2, 2022
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Japan will not pull out from the Sakhalin-2 liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Russia despite the withdrawal of other companies over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Thursday. “It is an extremely important project in terms of energy security as it has contributed to the long-term, stable supply of inexpensive liquefied…
Japan Approves Budget to Host US Military Amid Stronger Cooperation
March 26, 2022
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Japan’s parliament on Friday approved a new agreement with the United States to spend 1 trillion yen ($8 billion) over five years to host U.S. troops, as both countries seek to bolster military cooperation amid threats from China and North Korea. Under the agreement, Japan will spend 1.05 trillion yen through March 2027 on the…
Japan ‘Strongly Protests’ Russia’s Withdrawal From Peace Treaty Talks, Kishida Says
March 22, 2022
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Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Tuesday that his government “strongly protests” Russia’s decision to terminate negotiations on a peace treaty over Tokyo’s response to Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, calling it “extremely unreasonable.” The Russian Foreign Ministry said Monday that Moscow was suspending peace treaty talks with Japan in light of the series of sanctions…
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