JUST IN: 🇯🇵🇮🇹 Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi held bilateral talks with Italian PM Giorgia Meloni, reaffirming Italy as a "Special Strategic Partner" of Japan.
The leaders agreed to deepen cooperation in economic security, energy, space, science and technology, and defence, including acceleration of the Japan–Italy–UK GCAP fighter jet program.
Several agreements were announced on space cooperation, supply chain resilience, and research collaboration, alongside major infrastructure-linked economic projects.
The talks also covered regional issues in the Middle East and East Asia, with both sides committing to continued diplomatic coordination for stability and peace.