Australia and Japan launch Pacific digital plan, boost defense ties

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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

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.

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