Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba Cancels NATO Summit Plans

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is expected to skip the NATO summit in the Hague. This decision follows reports of a likely absence of a meeting between NATO and the Indo-Pacific nations. Instead, Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya will represent Japan at the event.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is poised to forgo attending the NATO summit in the Hague, a knowledgeable source revealed on Monday.

According to Fuji Television, the decision stems from uncertainties surrounding the convening of a meeting between NATO and the Indo-Pacific quartet, alongside a now unlikely encounter with U.S. President Donald Trump.

Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya will stand in for Japan, underscoring the intricate diplomatic adjustments required in such high-level gatherings.

(With inputs from agencies.)