BRUSSELS -- Japan and the European Union are considering establishing regular ministerial-level talks to deepen cooperation on defense and security issues, it was learned Sunday.
The two sides reportedly aim to reach an agreement on the matter at a Japan-EU summit scheduled for July 13 in Brussels.
A draft joint statement prepared by the EU side includes development of the Japan-EU security partnership and the establishment of ministerial-level strategic dialogue. The draft also proposes expanding bilateral cooperation in such areas as maritime security, cyber-attacks, disinformation countermeasures and space.
