Original title: The recent actions of Britain and Japan have frequently strengthened defense cooperation and pointed to the “Indo-Pacific”?
Chinanews, September 29, according to comprehensive foreign media reports, on the 28th local time, the British government stated that it would start formal negotiations with Japan to strengthen the defense relationship between the two sides. On the same day, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi also revealed that Japan and Britain have reached an agreement on the establishment of the “Reciprocal Access Agreement” (RAA) for the joint training of the Self-Defense Forces and the British Army.
According to reports, British Secretary of Defense Wallace pointed out that the negotiations between Britain and Japan will seek to create favorable conditions to assist in “deeper and more sophisticated defense cooperation projects” and conditions for personnel of the two countries to carry out activities in each other.
The British Foreign Secretary Truth directly stated that deepening the defense relationship with Japan is an important part of Britain’s commitment to ensuring an open and safe Indo-Pacific region and clearly demonstrating what Britain is doing globally.
Reuters pointed out that this is a part of Britain’s shifting its strategic focus to the Indo-Pacific region.
On the same day, Motegi Toshimitsu said that the two sides have reached an agreement on the negotiation of the “Reciprocal Access Agreement” and will hold the first meeting on July 10th. Motegi said, “This will help realize a free and open Indo-Pacific and further enhance cooperation between the two countries.”
According to Japan’s Kyodo News, the purpose of this agreement is to simplify entry procedures for carrying weapons during the joint training period. After the conclusion of the agreement, the flow of troops will become smoother and the scope of defense cooperation can be broadened.
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