Japan, New Zealand agree on intel sharing pact amid growing regional security concerns
by Mari Yamaguchi
Jun 19, 2024
2 minutes
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Japan and New Zealand agreed Wednesday in principle on an intelligence sharing pact as their leaders shared concerns over the increasingly challenging security environment in the region, including closer ties between Russia and North Korea.
In a joint statement, Prime Minister Fumio expressed concern about rising tension in the South China Sea, where China has become increasingly assertive in pressing its territorial claims.
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