Japan's foreign ministry said Prime Minister TAKAICHI met with European Commission President VON DER LEYEN; both agreed to deepen cooperation on the defense industry, advanced technologies and to strengthen supply chains for critical materials, including key minerals.

2026-06-18

Japan's foreign ministry said Prime Minister TAKAICHI met with European Commission President VON DER LEYEN; both agreed to deepen cooperation on the defense industry, advanced technologies and to strengthen supply chains for critical materials, including key minerals.