Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Defence Minister Judith Collins confirmed the arrangements following meetings in Tokyo.
One of the agreements, the Defence Acquisition and Cross Servicing Agreement, establishes how logistical support will be provided when the New Zealand Defence Force and Japan’s Self-Defence Forces operate together.
This includes practical cooperation such as refuelling at sea, the sharing of supplies, and support during humanitarian assistance and disaster relief missions. Defence Minister Judith Collins said the deal would allow for smoother joint operations and build on the strong working relationship already in place between the two forces.
The second agreement, an Information Security Agreement, sets out a legal framework for the secure handling and exchange of classified information. Winston Peters said the deal would enable deeper and safer information sharing, describing Japan as a key strategic partner. Both ministers said the agreements reflect a shared commitment to regional security, stability and the international rules-based order.
Daily Telegraph New Zealand (DTNZ) is an independent news website, first published in October 2021. - where this article was sourced.
This includes practical cooperation such as refuelling at sea, the sharing of supplies, and support during humanitarian assistance and disaster relief missions. Defence Minister Judith Collins said the deal would allow for smoother joint operations and build on the strong working relationship already in place between the two forces.
The second agreement, an Information Security Agreement, sets out a legal framework for the secure handling and exchange of classified information. Winston Peters said the deal would enable deeper and safer information sharing, describing Japan as a key strategic partner. Both ministers said the agreements reflect a shared commitment to regional security, stability and the international rules-based order.
Daily Telegraph New Zealand (DTNZ) is an independent news website, first published in October 2021. - where this article was sourced.
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