Japanese PM Takaichi's Strategic Visits to Europe: Strengthening Defense Ties

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans visits to Britain and Italy before the G7 summit in France. The purpose is to solidify cooperation on a next-generation fighter jet project as part of Japan's major defense initiative. Her UK visit depends on British PM Keir Starmer’s political trajectory.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is planning to visit Britain and Italy ahead of the Group of Seven (G7) summit in France in mid-June. This information was reported by NTV and sourced from several unnamed government officials.

The primary goal of these trips is to attend summit meetings, with a particular focus on advancing the development of a next-generation fighter jet that Japan is collaborating on with both Britain and Italy. This initiative marks a significant leap in Japan's defense capabilities post-World War Two.

However, Takaichi's visit to the UK remains uncertain, contingent on the political standing of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, according to the NTV report.