(Press Release: Provisional Translation)
July 14, 2026
Ministry of Defense Japan
- On July 14, the Japan-Portugal Military to Military Dialogue was held in Tokyo, Japan.
- 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.
- 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.