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Japan Times
4 days ago
- Business
- Japan Times
Japanese and Canadian leaders agree to enhance security ties
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and his Canadian counterpart, Mark Carney, agreed Monday to enhance bilateral security cooperation. In a 20-minute meeting held on the sidelines of the Group of Seven summit in Kananaskis, Canada, Ishiba and Carney confirmed that their countries will sign early an agreement to share classified information and an accord allowing defense equipment exports to each other's nations. This is the first time for the two leaders to hold talks in person. They also discussed the global economy, hurt by U.S. tariff measures, and agreed to strengthen cooperation in liquefied natural gas and small modular reactor projects involving Japanese companies and in the fields of storage batteries and critical minerals.
Arab News
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Trump nominee for South Asia secretary backs Pakistan security cooperation ‘where beneficial for US'
ISLAMABAD: Paul Kapur, President Donald Trump's nominee to be assistant secretary of state for South Asian affairs, said this week he would pursue security cooperation with Pakistan 'where beneficial to US interests.' Kapur was speaking during a confirmation hearing before the US Senate on Tuesday. 'On Pakistan, if confirmed, I will pursue security cooperation where beneficial to US interests, while seeking opportunities for bilateral collaboration in trade and investment,' Kapur said in his testimony. 'South Asia recently avoided a costly conflict, with the [US] Vice President and Secretary [of State Marco] Rubio intensely engaged on the issue. If confirmed, I will continue to promote longstanding US security interests with India and Pakistan through the pursuit of peace and stability, and the fight against terrorism.' Kapur is, as of 2025, a professor at the US Naval Postgraduate School. He is a visiting faculty member at the Hoover Institution and has taught at Claremont McKenna College. He was also a visiting professor at Stanford University. In 2025, Kapur was nominated as the Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs by the second Trump administration, succeeding Donald Lu. Pakistani observers are carefully watching Kapur's appointment as he wrote in his book 'Jihad as Grand Strategy' that jihad was a major part of Pakistan's grand strategy, and not just a 'political instrument' it used. He has claimed that the utilization of jihad by Pakistan is an intentional government strategy.
CBC
11-06-2025
- Business
- CBC
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer to visit Ottawa on his way to G7 summit in Alberta
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer will arrive in Ottawa Saturday for a visit with Prime Minister Mark Carney on his way to the G7 leaders' summit in Kananaskis, Alta. "Canada and the United Kingdom have shared history and enduring ties. Prime Minister Starmer's visit will strengthen the long-standing economic and security partnership between the two nations — and deliver growth and prosperity for our peoples," Carney's office said in a statement. Carney met Starmer in London in March during his first foreign trip as prime minister. That trip also saw Carney visit with French President Emmanuel Macron. During Carney and Starmer's meeting at 10 Downing Street, the prime ministers sat for photos and made brief statements but did not take any questions. "We're at a point in history where the world is being reordered," Carney said, adding that the two countries' "security co-operation, which is seamless, is essential," as the pair work through the G7 to help "reshape the world." The G7 summit begins Sunday.
Asharq Al-Awsat
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Jordan, Lebanon Committed to Two-State Solution, Reject Plans to Displace Palestinians
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun stressed on Tuesday during talks with Jordan's King Abdullah II the importance of strengthening security and defense cooperation between their countries, especially in the field of combating terrorism and smuggling. Aoun began an official visit to Jordan on Tuesday, where he met with King Abdullah II at the Basman Palace in Amman. The two leaders agreed to form a high-level coordination mechanism between their countries in a number of sectors. They discussed ways to boost ties between Jordan and Lebanon, as well as recent developments in the region. King Abdullah and Aoun expressed their pride in the deep-rooted relations between Amman and Beirut, and the importance of continuing to build on them in service of mutual interests and Arab causes. They stressed the importance of maintaining coordination and consultation on issues of mutual concern. At the regional level, the leaders reiterated their rejection of any plans to displace Palestinians, and urged stepping up Arab and international efforts to reach just and comprehensive peace on the basis of the two-state solution, reported Lebanon's National New Agency (NNA) They urged the need to immediately reinstate the ceasefire in Gaza and ensure adequate humanitarian aid reaches all areas of the enclave, said a statement by Jordan's royal court. King Abdullah also highlighted the danger of the unprecedented Israeli escalation and violence targeting Palestinians in the West Bank, and Muslim and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem. Aoun stressed the need to strengthen security and defense cooperation between Lebanon and Jordan, especially in the field of combating terrorism and smuggling, said a Lebanese presidency statement. He underlined the importance of boosting economic and trade cooperation and exchanging expertise to promote sustainable development. The meeting covered the importance of increasing the volume of trade exchange and promoting joint investments, particularly in energy, electricity, and infrastructure sectors. Discussing the situation in southern Lebanon, Aoun reiterated his country's commitment 'to implementing UN Security Council Resolution 1701, while denouncing the continued Israeli aggression against the southern villages and suburbs of Beirut.' The president also drew attention to the pressing issue of Syrian refugees in Lebanon, describing it as a significant burden on both countries that requires a just solution ensuring safe and dignified repatriation. On Lebanese-Syrian relations following the ouster of the Assad regime, Aoun said Lebanese and Syrian authorities are coordinating to address issues related to the situation on their joint borders.
Japan Times
09-06-2025
- Politics
- Japan Times
Ishiba agrees to strengthen ties with South Korea's Lee in call
South Korea's newly-elected President Lee Jae-myung and Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba agreed during a telephone call to strengthen bilateral ties, a South Korean presidential spokesperson and Japan's Foreign Ministry said on Monday. The call comes after the two leaders said they aimed for their countries to continue coordination on North Korea issues. Lee, a left-leaning leader who was elected last week, has said pragmatism was key to his diplomacy and he would continue with security cooperation between South Korea, Japan and the United States. Lee told Ishiba that he wanted to deal with geopolitical crises within the framework of three-way cooperation with Tokyo and Washington, Kang Yoo-jung, Lee's spokesperson, told reporters. Reaffirming the significance of bilateral ties, the two leaders agreed to meet in person to further develop relations, Kang added. Ishiba told Lee that he wished to further advance bilateral relations "through mutual efforts based on the foundation built by both governments so far," according to a statement from Japan's Foreign Ministry. The call lasted for about 25 minutes, the ministry said.
