Japan Urges Stronger NATO Ties Amid Rising Regional Threats

Prime Minister Kishida emphasizes the inseparability of Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific security at the NATO summit.

Kishida highlights Russia's cooperation with North Korea and China's alleged support for Moscow as key concerns.
Japan, along with South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand, seeks to deepen security cooperation with NATO.
The summit aims to address new security threats like cyber-attacks and space conflicts.
Japan has provided financial aid and non-lethal support to Ukraine, stressing the global implications of regional conflicts.
China criticizes NATO's expanding focus, viewing it as a challenge to its regional influence.