On June 8, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and her Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni held talks in Tokyo, reaching an agreement to intensify cooperation in advanced technologies such as semiconductors while fortifying strategic mineral supply chains.
According to a joint statement, the two leaders committed to deepening collaboration on economic security, with a focus on securing supplies of critical minerals needed for electronics and high-tech manufacturing. The move is seen as a step to reduce reliance on unstable sources and bolster each nation's self-sufficiency.
Beyond economic matters, Takaichi and Meloni discussed expanding defense cooperation amid shifting regional and global geopolitical landscapes. The meeting, part of Meloni's official visit to Japan, marks a new phase in the strategic partnership between the two countries.
