Japan and France Agree on Strait Safety

French President Emmanuel Macron urged a Middle East ceasefire during a Tokyo visit.
Middle East conflict has closed the Strait of Hormuz, impacting Japan's oil supply.
Japan and Macron agreed on navigational safety in the Strait and new bilateral cooperation plans.
U.S. President Trump criticized France, prompting Macron to emphasize European predictability.
Macron will visit South Korea to strengthen partnerships in manufacturing and tech.

Energy | Diplomacy | Defense

Japan | Middle East | South Korea

Emmanuel Macron | Donald Trump | Lee Jae Myung | Sanae Takaichi

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