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World · 2 April 2026

Japan and France Deepen Ties as Takaichi Meets Macron in Tokyo

Japan and France Deepen Ties as Takaichi Meets Macron in Tokyo

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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and French President Emmanuel Macron held talks in Tokyo, focusing on the Middle East conflict and global security. The leaders agreed to coordinate efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and stabilize energy supplies, while also strengthening cooperation in defense, space, and critical technologies. Both emphasized the need for diplomacy and closer ties as geopolitical tensions and economic pressures continue to rise.

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