Japan aims to beef up energy security cooperation with PM's Europe tour (opens original article in a new tab)

Japan's Prime Minister will visit Europe to enhance energy security cooperation, focusing on economic security and global energy stability amid Middle East conflicts and other regional tensions.

• Japan's PM will attend the G7 summit in France to address energy security and economic cooperation.
• The Middle East conflict has closed the Strait of Hormuz, affecting global oil and gas supplies.
• Japan will discuss collaboration with Britain and Italy on economic security and cutting-edge technologies.