Driven by the deteriorating geopolitical situation in the Indo-Pacific, New Zealand's defense minister says the nation aims to expand its defense cooperation with Japan with more joint exercises and maritime patrols. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/06/09/asia-pacific/politics/new-zealand-defense-minister-interview/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #politics #newzealand #defense #china #sdf #judithcollins #newzealandjapanrelations

Japan and New Zealand are close to inking a key intelligence-sharing agreement and have committed to ramping up discussions on military supplies and logistical support, aiming for greater security cooperation. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/02/13/japan/politics/new-zealand-ambassador-japan-interview/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #newzealand #newzealandjapanrelations #indopacific

Japan's Kishida and New Zealand's Luxon have confirmed their agreement on new info security pacts between the two countries, allowing the sharing of classified information. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/06/20/japan/japan-nz-leaders-meet/ #japan #fumiokishida #christopherluxon #newzealandjapanrelations