Japan-Portugal Military to Military Dialogue

(Press Release: Provisional Translation)

July 14, 2026
Ministry of Defense Japan

In Japanese

  1. On July 14, the Japan-Portugal Military to Military Dialogue was held in Tokyo, Japan.
  2. The Japanese delegation was led by Mr. YOSHINO Koji, Director General for International Affairs (NATO and Europe), Ministry of Defense, and the Portuguese delegation was led by Army Lieutenant-General Nuno Lemos Pires, Director General of National Defence Policy, Ministry of National Defence of Portugal.
  3. They exchanged views on a variety of issues, including regional affairs and defense policy of both countries. They also discussed the way forward for Japan- Portugal defense cooperation and exchanges and other relevant topics.

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