Australia defends security deal with Japan

source Japan MoD

Apr 8, 2014 ASDNews (AFP)

Closer defence ties between Japan and Australia should not raise concerns in regional superpower China, Prime Minister Tony Abbott said Tuesday, after sealing a major free trade and security deal with Tokyo.

Canberra and Tokyo struck the agreement Monday to enhance trade and security ties, including joint development of defence equipment, elevating the bilateral relationship to a new level.

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Japan–Australia Defense Cooperation and Exchanges