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Euronews
10-04-2025
- Politics
- Euronews
Japan and NATO vow to deepen security ties to counter threats from China and Russia
ADVERTISEMENT NATO chief Mark Rutte and Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba have vowed to further deepen military ties while stressing the need to jointly tackle growing threats from China, North Korea and Russia. Japan, which has stepped up defence ties with the US and allied countries in the Indo-Pacific, has also sought closer ties with NATO, fearing that Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine could embolden China's assertiveness in the region. "A stronger NATO will benefit Japan greatly," Ishiba said at a press conference with Rutte, who was visiting Japan for the first time since becoming secretary general of the defence alliance in October. In a joint statement released after their talks, Ishiba and Rutte said strengthening defence industrial cooperation is "a shared priority" and that they plan to focus on developing dual-use and advanced technologies while enhancing their standardisation. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba speaks at a press conference in Tokyo, 9 April, 2025 AP Photo They also agreed to step up cooperation in cyber defence and space, as well as joint military exercises. Drones and artificial intelligence were also discussed. Ishiba and Rutte also said they "strongly condemn" growing military ties between North Korea and Russia, including Moscow's use of North Korean missiles and troops against Ukraine, while expressing concern about China's support for Russia's industrial base. Russia continues to wage war against Ukraine while maintaining its ambitions to "reshape European security," Rutte said. Both also called for upholding a free and open Indo-Pacific and opposed unilateral attempts to change the status quo by force in the East and South China Seas. The pair also encouraged Beijing to improve the transparency of its military operations and to cooperate in arms control, calling on peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. The NATO chief told reporters that China has been pursuing a major military buildup, seeking to control key technologies, critical infrastructure and supply chains, and continues to carry out "destabilising activities" in the Indo-Pacific. Ukrainian servicemen fire a multiple launch rocket system based on a pickup truck in the Zaporizhzhia region, 8 April, 2025 AP Photo Rutte praised Japan's contributions to support Ukraine in the war against Russia, and welcomed Tokyo's willingness to participate in a NATO initiative for the support of Ukraine, as indicated by Japan's Defence Minister Gen Nakatani on Tuesday. The NATO Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine (NSATU) command is headquartered at a US military base in Wiesbaden in Germany. Rutte said NSATU "helps Ukraine fight today but also for Ukraine to build up its armed forces for tomorrow." Details of Japan's participation still need to be discussed, but if deployed, the Japanese Self Defence Force is not expected to take on combat roles because of the country's post-war pacifist principles, which are enshrined in domestic law.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Japan's Ishiba and NATO chief vow to deepen security ties as regional threats rise
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and NATO chief Mark Rutte vowed Wednesday to further deepen military ties while stressing the need to tackle together growing threats from China, North Korea and Russia. Japan, which has stepped up defense ties with the United States, its key ally, and other friendly nations in the Indo-Pacific, has also sought closer ties with NATO, fearing that Russia's invasion of Ukraine could embolden China's assertiveness in the region. 'A stronger NATO will benefit Japan greatly,' Ishiba told a joint news conference after his talks with Rutte, who was in Japan for the first time since becoming secretary general of the organization in October. In a joint statement released after their talks, Ishiba and Rutte said strengthening defense industrial cooperation is 'a shared priority' and that they plan to focus on developing dual-use and advanced technologies while enhancing their standardization. They also agreed to step up cooperation in cyber defense and space, as well as joint military exercises. Drones and Artificial Intelligence were also discussed. Ishiba and Rutte also stated they 'strongly condemn' growing military ties between North Korea and Russia, including Russia's use of North Korean missiles and troops against Ukraine, while expressing concern about China's support for the Russian defense industrial base. Russia continues to wage war against Ukraine while maintaining its ambitions to 'reshape European security,' Rutte said. Both also called for upholding a free and open Indo-Pacific and opposed unilateral attempts to change the status quo by force in the East and South China Seas, and encouraged Beijing to improve the transparency of its military and to cooperate in arms control, calling on peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. The NATO chief told reporters that China has been pursuing a major military buildup, seeking to control key technologies, critical infrastructure and supply chains, and continues to carry out 'destabilizing activities' in the Indo-Pacific. Rutte praised Japan's contributions to support Ukraine in the war against Russia, and welcomed Tokyo's willingness to participate in a NATO command for the support of Ukraine, expressed by Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani on Tuesday. The NATO Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine, or NSATU, is headquartered at a U.S. military base in Wiesbaden, Germany. Rutte said NSATU 'helps Ukraine fight today but also for Ukraine to build up its armed forces for tomorrow.' Details of Japan's participation still need to be discussed, but the Japanese Self Defense Force, if stationed, is not expected to involve combative roles because of the country's postwar pacifist principles.
The Independent
09-04-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Japan's Ishiba and NATO chief vow to deepen security ties as regional threats rise
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and NATO chief Mark Rutte vowed Wednesday to further deepen military ties while stressing the need to tackle together growing threats from China, North Korea and Russia. Japan, which has stepped up defense ties with the United States, its key ally, and other friendly nations in the Indo-Pacific, has also sought closer ties with NATO, fearing that Russia's invasion of Ukraine could embolden China's assertiveness in the region. 'A stronger NATO will benefit Japan greatly,' Ishiba told a joint news conference after his talks with Rutte, who was in Japan for the first time since becoming secretary general of the organization in October. In a joint statement released after their talks, Ishiba and Rutte said strengthening defense industrial cooperation is 'a shared priority' and that they plan to focus on developing dual-use and advanced technologies while enhancing their standardization. They also agreed to step up cooperation in cyber defense and space, as well as joint military exercises. Drones and Artificial Intelligence were also discussed. Ishiba and Rutte also stated they 'strongly condemn' growing military ties between North Korea and Russia, including Russia's use of North Korean missiles and troops against Ukraine, while expressing concern about China's support for the Russian defense industrial base. Russia continues to wage war against Ukraine while maintaining its ambitions to 'reshape European security,' Rutte said. Both also called for upholding a free and open Indo-Pacific and opposed unilateral attempts to change the status quo by force in the East and South China Seas, and encouraged Beijing to improve the transparency of its military and to cooperate in arms control, calling on peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. The NATO chief told reporters that China has been pursuing a major military buildup, seeking to control key technologies, critical infrastructure and supply chains, and continues to carry out 'destabilizing activities' in the Indo-Pacific. Rutte praised Japan's contributions to support Ukraine in the war against Russia, and welcomed Tokyo's willingness to participate in a NATO command for the support of Ukraine, expressed by Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani on Tuesday. The NATO Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine, or NSATU, is headquartered at a U.S. military base in Wiesbaden, Germany. Rutte said NSATU 'helps Ukraine fight today but also for Ukraine to build up its armed forces for tomorrow.' Details of Japan's participation still need to be discussed, but the Japanese Self Defense Force, if stationed, is not expected to involve combative roles because of the country's postwar pacifist principles.
Associated Press
09-04-2025
- Politics
- Associated Press
Japan's Ishiba and NATO chief vow to deepen security ties as regional threats rise
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and NATO chief Mark Rutte vowed Wednesday to further deepen military ties while stressing the need to tackle together growing threats from China, North Korea and Russia. Japan, which has stepped up defense ties with the United States, its key ally, and other friendly nations in the Indo-Pacific, has also sought closer ties with NATO, fearing that Russia's invasion of Ukraine could embolden China's assertiveness in the region. 'A stronger NATO will benefit Japan greatly,' Ishiba told a joint news conference after his talks with Rutte, who was in Japan for the first time since becoming secretary general of the organization in October. In a joint statement released after their talks, Ishiba and Rutte said strengthening defense industrial cooperation is 'a shared priority' and that they plan to focus on developing dual-use and advanced technologies while enhancing their standardization. They also agreed to step up cooperation in cyber defense and space, as well as joint military exercises. Drones and Artificial Intelligence were also discussed. Ishiba and Rutte also stated they 'strongly condemn' growing military ties between North Korea and Russia, including Russia's use of North Korean missiles and troops against Ukraine, while expressing concern about China's support for the Russian defense industrial base. Russia continues to wage war against Ukraine while maintaining its ambitions to 'reshape European security,' Rutte said. Both also called for upholding a free and open Indo-Pacific and opposed unilateral attempts to change the status quo by force in the East and South China Seas, and encouraged Beijing to improve the transparency of its military and to cooperate in arms control, calling on peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. The NATO chief told reporters that China has been pursuing a major military buildup, seeking to control key technologies, critical infrastructure and supply chains, and continues to carry out 'destabilizing activities' in the Indo-Pacific. Rutte praised Japan's contributions to support Ukraine in the war against Russia, and welcomed Tokyo's willingness to participate in a NATO command for the support of Ukraine, expressed by Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani on Tuesday. The NATO Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine, or NSATU, is headquartered at a U.S. military base in Wiesbaden, Germany. Rutte said NSATU 'helps Ukraine fight today but also for Ukraine to build up its armed forces for tomorrow.'
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
EU seeks alternative to NATO coordination for Ukraine
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Tuesday a new joint task force with Ukraine is to be established to streamline the procurement of military supplies and consolidate support for Kiev. The move comes in response to the looming threat of a US veto blocking continued NATO military aid coordination for Ukraine. Currently, the Germany-based NATO-Ukraine command, or NSATU (NATO Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine), is responsible for these tasks. Created at the NATO summit in Washington in July, NSATU coordinates arms deliveries and the training of Ukrainian forces. The European Commission stated that the new task force will complement NATO's efforts, with both organizations coordinating their activities. Speculation has recently emerged that the US might push for a halt to NSATU as part of negotiations for Russian concessions, particularly following the recent disruption of US military aid to Ukraine. The Trump administration seeks a swift end to Russia's war against Ukraine, but Moscow reportedly demands an end to NATO's commitment to Ukraine, among other conditions. Von derLeyen foresees a new world order In a speech in Copenhagen, von der Leyen did not provide specific details on the task force but emphasized the growing need for Europe to become more independent of the United States and bolster its own domestic defence capabilities. "The security architecture that we relied on can no longer be taken for granted," she said. The former German defence minister warned that "the age of spheres of influence and power competition is well and truly back," signalling a shift in global geopolitics. She predicted that a new world order will emerge in the second half of this decade and beyond.
