MELBOURNE — Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has reiterated his call for the country to join the three-way treaty between Australia, New Zealand and the United States, as China pushes to increase its influence and raise its security profile in the region.
PM says his country and Australia need to fill US gap in Southeast Asia
Melanie Brock, CEO of Melanie Brock Advisory, far left, speaks during a session at the Nikkei Forum Melbourne 2025 in Melbourne on Aug. 18. (Photo by Suzu Takahashi)
Nikkei staff writers
August 18, 2025 17:40 JST
