Overview
- Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Prime Minister Kearney held a 20‑minute inaugural bilateral meeting in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Nov. 1.
- They agreed to advance cooperation across security and the economy, with a focus on energy security and food security.
- Both sides confirmed continued coordination to support a free and open Indo‑Pacific.
- The leaders agreed to work together on responses to North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs and on the issue of Japanese abductees.
- Takaichi emphasized Canada as an important partner for Japan, underscoring a political commitment rather than detailed new programs.