Uot Andrew Little Said The Shangri La Meeting In Singapore Wasalso An Opportunity For New Zealand And Japan To Exchange Views On Regional Security Issues Statement Of Intent Proposed Priority Areas Cooperation Will Be Reviewed Annually By Defence Officials News Today : Breaking News, Live Updates & Top Stories | Vimarsana

The Defence Ministers of New Zealand and Japan have signed a statement of intent for closer defence cooperation between the two Pacific regional partners. Andrew Little and H. E. Yasukazu Hamada met to sign the 'Statement of Intent on Defence Cooperation in Maritime Security, Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief and Climate Change in the Pacific Islands Region' at the 20th Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. The statement is the culmination of more than two years of discussions including consultation with Pacific partners to ensure alignment with Pacific priorities. It means a renewed commitment to cooperation between New Zealand and Japan based on shared interests and objectives underpinned by the countries' Strategic Cooperative Partnership. "This is a significant step towards stronger defence cooperation between New Zealand and Japan, and a more peaceful, secure and prosperous Pacific region. "As outlined in the 2021 Defence Assessment, our collective effo ....

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