Japan and the European Union have announced a security partnership, aimed at strengthening military ties amid growing regional tensions. The agreement, the first of its kind between the EU and an Asia-Pacific country, will focus on joint exercises, defence industry exchanges, and maritime security cooperation. This move comes as China, North Korea, and Russia step up their military activities.
The EU foreign policy chief emphasized that "partnerships among friends" are essential in today's challenging world. The partnership is seen as a response to the increasing rivalries and threats of war in the region.