Japan PM: Hormuz closure ‘inflicting enormous impact’ on Asia Pacific | Energy
Japan’s Prime Minister Addresses Strait of Hormuz Impact in Australia
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi spoke to Australian reporters on Sunday, emphasizing the severe repercussions of the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz on the Asia-Pacific region.
Addressing the press through a simultaneous translator, Takaichi remarked that the situation is “inflicting an enormous impact” on the area. She noted that Japan and Australia are collaborating closely to mitigate the crisis and its associated challenges.
The comments were made during Takaichi’s first official visit to Australia as prime minister, highlighting the significance of bilateral relations in addressing regional security concerns.
Further details on specific measures being coordinated between the two nations were not disclosed.
