Japan PM pledges to boost defence, diplomatic capabilities to preserve peace, NHK says.

Japanese PM Kishida pledges to enhance defence and diplomatic capabilities to maintain peace amid growing military buildups and attempts to unilaterally change the status quo in regions surrounding Japan. Facing a complex and challenging security environment since WW2, Kishida aims to strengthen Japan's defence and diplomacy to prevent security emergencies, while supporting Ukraine financially and joining international sanctions on Russia. Kishida and US President Biden are set to hold a summit on April 10 to strengthen their longstanding bilateral security alliance in response to China's growing influence and North Korea's military tests.

March 23, 2024
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