Japan’s defence minister heads to Australia to meet Marles in wake of melon-gate controversy
Japan's defence minister, Shinjiro Koizumi, is visiting Australia to discuss security cooperation and the acquisition of Mogami-class frigates. The visit aims to stabilize relations following a diplomatic controversy involving comments made by Australian PM Anthony Albanese.
Australian defence minister, Richard Marles (L), with Japanese defence minister, Shinjiro Koizumi, at a defence ministers meeting in Tokyo earlier this year. Australian defence minister, Richard Marles (L), with Japanese defence minister, Shinjiro Koizumi, at a defence ministers meeting in Tokyo earlier this year. Japan Japan’s defence minister heads to Australia to meet Marles in wake of melon-gate controversy Discussions to focus on Australia’s acquisition of Mogami-class frigates as Japan plays down Albanese’s podcast comments
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