LONDON, Aug. 20 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news:
The Prime Minister spoketothe Prime Minister of Japan, Sanae Takaichi,today.
Theleaders discussed strengthening the UK-Japan partnership, including closer trade cooperationtodrive growth and create opportunities in both countries.
Turningtodefence, the Prime Minister set out his ambition for the UK, Japan and Italytocontinuetostrengthen defence security through GCAP and bothleaders welcomed Canada becoming the first observer.
MovingtoUkraine, the Prime Minister thanked Prime Minister Takaichi for Japan's ongoing support against Russia's illegal invasion on Ukraine, and outlined the needtoapply further pressure on Russia.
Theleaders discussed challenges in the Indo-Pacific and the importance of the two nationstoworkingtogethertosupport security and stability in the region.
The Prime Minister praised the work done by the Japanese Ambassadortothe United Kingdom, Hiroshi Suzuki for helping deepen the relationship between the United Kingdom and Japan.
The twoleaders looking forwardtospeaking again soon.
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