(Press Release: Provisional Translation)
July 8, 2026
Ministry of Defense
On July 7, 2026, Minister Koizumi, who is visiting Türkiye to attend the NATO Ankara Summit, held a Defense Ministerial Meeting with Minister for Defence of the Kingdom of Sweden, H.E. Dr. Pål Jonson.
- At the meeting, both Ministers exchanged views on regional affairs and Japan-Sweden defense cooperation and exchanges.
- They welcomed the development of bilateral cooperation including technology cooperation. They also confirmed to further promote Japan-Sweden defense cooperation and exchanges.
- Both sides shared the view to cooperate under the recognition that security of Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific is inseparable.