Japan and EU Foreign Ministers Commit to Strengthen Cooperation on Security and Global Challenges

Tokyo: Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya and his European Union (EU) counterpart Josep Borrell pledged to deepen cooperation between Japan and the EU during a 15-minute teleconference on Monday, focusing on a range of strategic and security issues. According to Kuwait News Agency, the two diplomats vowed to work closely on various issues, including security challenges in the Middle East, Indo-Pacific, and Ukraine. The meeting underscored the strength of the Japan-EU relationship, highlighting it as stronger than ever. Both ministers recognized the inseparability of security between the Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific regions. Iwaya emphasized the strategic partnership between Japan and the EU, which upholds a free and open international order based on the rule of law. He highlighted their commitment to jointly addressing common challenges faced by the international community. During the call, Iwaya and Borrell reiterated the importance of their strategic alliance in maintaining global stability and pr omoting peace. This dialogue marks a continued commitment to strengthening ties and collaborative efforts between Japan and the European Union on crucial global issues.