La ministre japonaise Sanae Takaichi exprime ses espoirs pour le Sommet du G7 à Évian, axé sur le Moyen-Orient, la sécurité énergétique, l'Indopacifique libre et ouvert, et la collaboration avec la France. Elle souligne l'importance des valeurs communes et des partenariats bilatéraux.
Lula participa da cúpula do G7 na França, buscando reuniões bilaterais com líderes como Macron e o primeiro-ministro do Japão. O presidente brasileiro adotará um tom crítico ao protecionismo e ao unilateralismo, defendendo a força da OMC e a regulamentação de plataformas digitais.
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi met with UK counterpart Keir Starmer in London, praising deepening defence cooperation and calling ties a "near-alliance." Discussions focused on the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), a joint fighter jet project with Italy, which faces delays and uncertainty following the UK Defence Secretary's resignation and postponed financial contributions.
O presidente Lula buscará se reunir com Donald Trump no G7, evento que começa em 15 de julho. Lula também criticará o protecionismo e o unilateralismo, defendendo maior força para a OMC e a abertura do Brasil para empresas de tecnologia que sigam as leis locais.
The UK and Japan are set to sign over 10 commercial and government agreements worth £18bn, including a £9bn offshore wind deal and collaboration on next-generation technologies. Prime Minister Keir Starmer will host Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi ahead of the G7 summit, aiming to create tens of thousands of jobs and boost economic growth.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, writing in the Financial Times, stressed international cooperation for secure shipping routes like the Strait of Hormuz and supply chains for essential goods. She likened herself to Margaret Thatcher as "Japan's Iron Lady" and expressed a strong will to implement necessary reforms. Takaichi will visit the UK, Italy, and France for a G7 summit.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi departed for the UK on the 13th to attend the G7 Summit in Evian, France. She will advocate for strengthened cooperation in economic security, including rare earth stockpiling, and promote her evolved "Free and Open Indo-Pacific" (FOIP) vision. Takaichi will also seek bilateral meetings with leaders from the US, France, and Italy.
Japan's distinct approach to Russia's aggression in Ukraine, including maintaining contact with Moscow and seeking energy imports, has been noted by European governments and NATO nations. Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi defended Tokyo's outreach, emphasizing the importance of dialogue during conflict. A politician from the ruling Liberal Democratic Party has been attempting to arrange a meeting between the Japanese and Russian foreign ministers. Japan is also reportedly close to an agreement with the US to continue importing energy from Russia's Sakhalin 2 project.
Japanese PM Takaichi denies allegations of using anonymous social media accounts to smear opponents during the LDP election, where she became the first female PM and appointed Koizumi as defence minister.
Japan's Sanae Takaichi plans to visit India to deepen collaboration in defense, economy, and technology, including semiconductors and AI. The high-speed railway project and Japan-China tensions over Taiwan are expected topics.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is reportedly planning a visit to India in early July to meet with Prime Minister Modi. The visit, potentially including a trip to Assam state to discuss semiconductor production, would be her first to India since taking office. The trip aims to deepen cooperation with India amid deteriorating relations with China.
PM Sanae Takaichi stated she has not confirmed audio recordings of her secretaries allegedly involved in creating defamatory videos, citing a lack of time due to typhoon response and budget preparations. She later confirmed reviewing a transcript but could not verify if it was her secretary's voice.
German Development Minister Reem Alabali Radovan and Norwegian counterpart Åsmund Aukrust aborted their trip to Beirut due to "military reasons" amid a rapidly deteriorating situation.
At the Island States Ocean Summit in Tokyo, Japan's Sanae Takaichi presented Japan as a reliable partner for Pacific nations, pledging support against climate change impacts and enhancing maritime security, offering an alternative to superpower influence.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced that the supply of naphtha-derived chemical products will be possible beyond the current fiscal year, with domestic refining and alternative sourcing accelerating. Supply has recovered to 85% of previous levels, and toluene will see 1.8 times the usual supply to resolve bottlenecks in paint and thinner distribution.
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi is enhancing public communication through increased social media use and more frequent press conferences. This strategy aims to build a friendly image and combat fake news, though some critics point to limitations in the press conference format.
Japan's Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi defends Tokyo's military buildup against Chinese criticism, emphasizing transparency and necessity amidst regional tensions, particularly over Taiwan.
A protest occurred after Japan and the Philippines agreed to a comprehensive strategic partnership, including security and maritime cooperation, prompting China to assert its EEZ and continental shelf rights in the area east of Taiwan.
Japan's parliament passes a law creating a National Intelligence Council to centralize intelligence gathering in response to external threats, sparking concerns over civil liberties and lacking parliamentary oversight provisions.
Japan's planned 8% sales tax cut on food is delayed due to inflexible cash registers requiring a major overhaul, potentially taking up to a year, amidst funding concerns and accusations of delay tactics.
China mobiliza mais de 100 embarcações em torno de Taiwan, incluindo navios de pesquisa, intensificando a pressão militar. EUA congelam venda de armas, enquanto Taiwan busca aumentar gastos com defesa.
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi, known for avoiding direct contact with government and party officials, is actively increasing engagement with party executives to strengthen her support base. This shift comes as she faces challenges in passing her first budget and pursues key policy initiatives like constitutional revision and defense buildup.
Two US allies, despite historical grievances, signed a mutual oil swap agreement on Tuesday to ensure energy security amidst supply chain instability linked to Middle East events.
Le président sud-coréen Lee Jae-myung et la Première ministre japonaise Sanae Takaichi ont tenu leur quatrième rencontre en six mois, soulignant la nécessité d'une coopération accrue face aux crises mondiales, notamment les menaces nord-coréennes et chinoises, et la guerre en Iran.
