Japan and Italy have agreed to deepen cooperation on critical mineral supply chains and elevate bilateral ties, as Tokyo seeks to reduce exposure to geopolitical risks in rare earths.
Following talks in Tokyo, Sanae Takaichi said strengthening supply-chain resilience was “of utmost urgency”, confirming plans to launch a new space dialogue and upgrade relations to a “special strategic partnership”.
Giorgia Meloni said both countries share a commitment to peace grounded in a free and open international order. A joint statement is expected later.
The move comes amid uncertainty over China’s rare earth exports. State-run China Daily reported Beijing is considering tighter export licence reviews, a potential risk for Japan’s autos sector.
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