The European Union has decided to negotiate with Japan toward concluding a security and defense partnership agreement, with the bloc seeking to elevate bilateral ties to a higher level, an EU document shows, amid China's maritime assertiveness. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/02/20/japan/politics/eu-japan-security-partnership/ #japan #politics #eujapanrelations #defense #china #taiwan
EU to seek security and defense pact with Japan amid China's assertiveness
The two sides will explore increasing cooperation across wide areas including maritime security, intelligence sharing and coping with hybrid attacksThe Japan Times
