Japan and Australia agree to deepen cooperation on energy, defense and critical minerals

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• – Japan and Australia agree to deepen cooperation on energy and defense amid growing concerns over the Iran war, focusing on securing global supply chains.
• – The two countries also plan to enhance cooperation on critical minerals to reduce dependence on imported supplies.
• – The agreement was made during a meeting between Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at Parliament House in Canberra.