International relationsJapan, New Zealand in talks to share information and intelligence
PM Ardern stresses importance of bilateral ties in move toward renewable energy
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida agreed in Tokyo to start negotiations to share information and intelligence. © Reuters
SAYUMI TAKE, Nikkei staff writer
April 21, 2022 17:38 JST
Updated on April 21, 2022 22:39 JST
TOKYO -- Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern met late on Thursday and agreed to start negotiations on an information-sharing agreement, including the exchange of intelligence, as they strengthen security and defense cooperation.