International relationsAustralia and Japan launch Pacific digital plan, boost defense ties
Foreign and defense ministers meet amid 'serious concerns' over China
Japanese ministers Minoru Kihara and Yoko Kamikawa, second and third from left in front row, pose for a photo on Sept. 5 next to their Australian counterparts, Penny Wong and Richard Marles. (Photo by Rurika Imahashi)
SHAUN TURTON, Nikkei staff writer
September 5, 2024 17:39 JST
SYDNEY -- Australia and Japan will establish a Pacific digital infrastructure and cybersecurity initiative and expand their defense ties to include more joint training and air force exercises, the countries' defense and foreign ministers said on Thursday.