Japan’s course towards signing a peace treaty with Russia has not changed. This is due to the newly published national security strategy of Japan, which is the main document of the country’s defense policy. TASS.
It is clear from the document that Japan will continue to adhere to a policy of self-defense and does not intend to become a “military superpower”.
Japan’s national security strategy also states that it is “seriously concerned” by Russia’s actions in connection with the situation in Ukraine and Moscow’s activities in the Asia-Pacific region, including strengthening its “strategic cooperation” with China.
The document calls the world security situation “the most serious since the Second World War”. It is also noted that this encourages Japan to strengthen its defense capability.
Previously reportedIt reported that trade turnover between Japan and Russia fell by more than a third (35.5%) year-on-year in November.
Source: Gazeta
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