Japan, Greece Step up Security Ties as ‘Strategic Partners’

Japan, Greece Step up Security Ties as ‘Strategic Partners’
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis (L) is welcomed by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida upon his arrival ahead of their meeting at the prime minister's official residence in Tokyo on Jan. 30, 2023. Richard A. Brooks/Pool Photo via AP
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TOKYO—Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his Greek counterpart, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, agreed on Monday to strengthen their security, defense and economic ties and pledged to cooperate in responding to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and other threats in Europe and Asia.

They said they agreed to upgrade their nations’ relations to a “strategic partnership,” with defense ties covering military equipment and technology.