While Japan is not a member of NATO, both Tokyo and the alliance leaders seem eager to work together as NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visits the Asian country.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba agreed on Wednesday to deepen his country's cooperation with NATO in the defence industry in light of global security threats from China and Russia. Speaking to the press after a meeting in Tokyo,

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Tuesday (April 8) that the security of NATO and Japan was "inseparable" during a meeting with Japanese Defense Minister in Tokyo.