Japan, Italy sign military cooperation pact

By AJP Posted : November 26, 2024, 13:30 Updated : November 26, 2024, 13:30
Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya arrives at the prime minister's office in Tokyo, Nov. 11, 2024. AP-Yonhap
 
SEOUL, November 26 (AJP) - Japan and Italy signed an Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement (ACSA) in Rome, establishing a framework for mutual military supply and service support between the two nations, the Japanese foreign ministry said.

The agreement, signed on Monday by Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya and Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto, enables the exchange of ammunition, fuel, and maintenance services during joint military exercises, UN peacekeeping operations, and overseas evacuation missions between Japan's Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) and the Italian military.

Japan's foreign ministry said the pact would "enhance cooperation between the Self-Defense Forces and the Italian military while contributing to international peace and security," noting that Japan maintains similar agreements with the United States, Australia, Britain, Canada, France, India, and Germany.
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