30th EU-Japan Summit In Tokyo Live: Ukraine Conflict, Indo-Pacific Security and Economic Challenges
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In many ways, it reflects the values that unit the European Union and Japan. Japan is the European Union closest partner in the Pacific. Our partnership with Japan is not just strategic. It is based on shared principles and common vision. It is rooted in our respect for democracy, human rights, a rules-based international order and multilateralism. In today’s complex geopolitical environment, the European Union Japan partnership stands as a model of principle reliable cooperation. Today’s summit is about strengthen that partnership with concrete actions especially in three key areas. Security and defense, multilateralism, trade and economic security. Security and defense are now at the core of the European Union’s global engagement. Europe security is interlin to the security of the Indo-Pacific. Japan was the first country in the region to conclude the strategic and defensive partnership with the European Union and we are determined to deepen it. I welcome the launch of the negotiations of a security of information agreement and today we also committed to closer cooperation in maritime security cyber space hybrid threats non-prololiferation and defense industry. We reaffirm our shared commitment to multilateralism. The United Nations and the United Nation Charter marking their 80th anniversary and remain essential pillars of peace and global cooperation. This includes standing up for sovereignity and territorial integrity in Ukraine, in the Middle East, here in the Indo-Pacific and everywhere in the world. It also includes tackling global challenges like climate change. We will work together to deliver a successful and ambitious outcome at the upcoming COP 30. Lastly, on the economic front, our economic partnership agreement is the largest ever concluded by the European Union. It has delivered real benefits for companies and consumers on both sides. Our bilateral trade flows have grown by 20% since is it is implemented. We are united in defending a predictable rules-based economic order with the WTO at its core. And in a world of growing uncertainty, we are also stepping up joint efforts to boost economic security and resilience. The new competitiveness alliance we launched today is an important step forward and president from the line will elaborate on this point further. Thank you very much. I also want to thank you, Prime Minister Isha, for hosting us here at the 30th EU Japan Summit. And indeed, like my friend Antonio Kosa, I saw yesterday the Ozaka World Expo, very impressive, uh, outstanding. It showed us something Japan does uniquely well, and that is blending tradition with innovation. And that’s what the expo is all about. It was truly a memorable visit. Dear Chigaro, first and foremost, I want to say congratulations. Congratulations on your successful negotiations on a tariff deal with the United States. This summit between the European Union and Japan comes at the right time. The world is changing rapidly. For strategic partners like us, it means being even more closer to face the realities of our times. And indeed, we are facing rising pressure on two main fronts. The first is geoeconomics with growing trade tensions and uncertainty, fragile supply chain chains, the challenge of overcapacity and unlevel playing fields. And on the other hand, geopolitics with rising threats to our shared stability and interests from the battlefields in Ukraine to the waters of the Indo-Pacific. Today was about providing common answers and acting together. So let me start indeed with competitiveness. We know competitiveness begins at home. Europe is doing its part. We are investing heavily in innovation. We are improving the business climate and cutting red tape. But in today’s world, competitiveness has to be built with trusted partners. Such trusted partners as Japan. Together, Europe and Japan represent a fifth of global GDP and a market of 600 million people. So we have the scale to shape global rules on trade and technology in line with our values of fairness and openness. And that’s indeed why we are launching our competitiveness alliance today. It rests on three pillars. The first pillar is increased bilateral trade between Europe and Japan. We built here on the strong foundation of our economic partnership agreement. It has risen in the last six years. The trade between our economies has ris increased by over 20%. But this was just the beginning. Now we must fully implement the agreement in all areas such as government procurement, sanitary and fusen standards and others so that we can unlock the full potential. We have also agreed to simplify rules where possible to make life easier for our businesses and to further promote mutual investment opportunities. The second pillar of our competitiveness alliance is strengthening strengthening economic security. Japan is a frontr runner here and the G7 summit in Hiroshima set a clear direction. We’re upgrading our high level economic dialogue to steer cooperation on robust supply chains, especially for raw materials and batteries. This includes also intensifying the circular economy, securing frameworks for joint research and the stronger protection of critical infrastructure, both physical and cyber. We will also work more closely together to counter economic coercion and to address unfair trade practices. The third pillar is our joint work on innovation and the green and digital transitions. We are continuing negotiations for Japan to join Horizon Europe, the world’s largest research and innovation program. And I hope we can conclude them this year. Under the green alliance, we are launching new cooperation on the circular economy, on emission trading systems and clean technologies and on digital. We are among others establishing a working group on submarine cable connectivity including in the Arctic. So this is a concrete move forward to more secure and trusted data flows between our economies. And finally, as you mentioned, Prime Minister, we believe in global competitiveness and it should benefit everyone. That’s why Europe is stepping up cooperation with CPTP countries, not only to defend open trade, but to shape it. Together, the European Union and CPTP countries can lead a meaningful reform of the WTO so that global trade rules reflect today’s challenges and the risks of tomorrow. Finally, on security and defense, here too, the work starts at home. Europe is building up its capabilities with an 800 billion euro defense industrial plan. And we also know that security today depends on partnerships. Therefore, it is so meaningful that Japan was the first country outside Europe to conclude our security and defense partnership. We want to put that partnership fully into action. Next year we will launch the first EU Japan defense industrial dialogue because together we can reduce dependencies and build stronger defense ecosystems because it is grounded on mutual trust. Prime Minister, this summit reaffirmed the strength of our unique bond in a world that is growing more fragmented. This bond gives us both clarity and direction. The direction to shape a world that reflects our shared values, open economies, secure societies, and fair rules. Thank you. [Music] Please. Foreign speech. Foreign speech. Foreign speech. So, First of all, let me thank Prime Minister Ishiba for hosting us here in Tokyo for our 30th summit. It is always a pleasure to visit Japan. Yesterday I was truly inspired by the speed of Ozaka Expo, a place where innovation, culture, sustainability and global cooperation meet. In many ways, it reflects the values that unit the European Union and Japan. Japan is the European Union closest partner in the Pacific. Our partnership with Japan is not just strategic. It is based on shared principles and common vision. It is rooted in our respect for democracy, human rights, a rules-based international order and multilateralism. In today’s complex geopolitical environment, the European Union Japan partnership stands as a model of principle reliable cooperation. Today’s summit is about strengthen that partnership with concrete actions especially in three key areas. Security and defense, multilateralism, trade and economic security. Security and defense are now at the core of the European Union’s global engagement. Europe security is interlin to the security of the Indo-acific. Japan was the first country in the region to conclude the strategic and defensive partnership with the European Union and we are determined to deepen it. I welcome the launch of the negotiations of a security of information agreement and today we also committed to closer cooperation in maritime security cyber space hybrid threats non-prololiferation and defense industry. We reaffirm our shared commitment to multilateralism. The United Nations and the United Nation Charter marking their 80th anniversary and remain essential pillars of peace and global cooperation. This includes standing up for sovereignity and territorial integrity in Ukraine, in the Middle East, here in the Indo-acific and everywhere in the world. It also includes tackling global challenges like climate change. We will work together to deliver a successful and ambitious outcome at the upcoming COP 30. Lastly, on the economic front, our economic partnership agreement is the largest ever concluded by the European Union. It has delivered real benefits for companies and consumers on both sides. Our bilateral trade flows have grown by 20% since is it is implemented. We are united in defending a predictable rules-based economic order with the WTO at its core. And in a world of growing uncertainty, we are also stepping up joint efforts to boost economic security and resilience. The new competitiveness alliance we launched today is an important step forward and president from the line will elaborate on this point further. Thank you very much. I also want to thank you Prime Minister Ishiba for hosting us here at the 30th EU Japan Summit and indeed like my friend Antonio Kosa I saw yesterday the Ozaka World Expo very impressive uh outstanding it showed us something Japan does uniquely well and that is blending tradition with innovation and that’s what the expo is all about. It was truly a memorable visit. Dear Chigo, first and foremost, I want to say congratulations. Congratulations on your successful negotiations on a tariff deal with the United States. This summit between the European Union and Japan comes at the right time. The world is changing rapidly. For strategic partners like us, it means being even more closer to face the realities of our times. And indeed, we are facing rising pressure on two main fronts. The first is geoeconomics with growing trade tensions and uncertainty, fragile supply chain chains, the challenge of over capacity and unlevel playing fields. And on the other hand, geopolitics with rising threats to our shared stability and interests from the battlefields in Ukraine to the waters of the Indo-Pacific. Today was about providing common answers and acting together. So let me start indeed with competitiveness. We know competitiveness begins at home. Europe is doing its part. We are investing heavily in innovation. We are improving the business climate and cutting red tape. But in today’s world, competitiveness has to be built with trusted partners. Such trusted partners as Japan. Together, Europe and Japan represent a fifth of global GDP and a market of 600 million people. So we have the scale to shape global rules on trade and technology in line with our values of fairness and openness. And that’s indeed why we are launching our competitiveness alliance today. It rests on three pillars. The first pillar is increased bilateral trade between Europe and Japan. We built here on the strong foundation of our economic partnership agreement. It has risen in the last six years. The trade between our economies has ris increased by over 20%. But this was just the beginning. Now we must fully implement the agreement in all areas such as government procurement, sanitary and fut standards and others so that we can unlock the full potential. We have also agreed to simplify rules where possible to make life easier for our businesses and to further promote mutual investment opportunities. The second pillar of our competitiveness alliance is strengthening strengthening economic security. Japan is a frontr runner here and the G7 summit in Hiroshima set a clear direction. We’re upgrading our high level economic dialogue to steer cooperation on robust supply chains, especially for raw materials and batteries. This includes also intensifying the circular economy, securing frameworks for joint research and the stronger protection of critical infrastructure, both physical and cyber. We will also work more closely together to counter economic coercion and to address unfair trade practices. The third pillar is our joint work on innovation and the green and digital transitions. We are continuing negotiations for Japan to join Horizon Europe, the world’s largest research and innovation program, and I hope we can conclude them this year. Under the green alliance, we are launching new cooperation on the circular economy, on emission trading systems and clean technologies and on digital. We are among others establishing a working group on submarine cable connectivity including in the Arctic. So this is a concrete move forward to more secure and trusted data flows between our economies. And finally, as you mentioned, Prime Minister, we believe in global competitiveness and it should benefit everyone. That’s why Europe is stepping up cooperation with CPTP countries, not only to defend open trade, but to shape it. Together, the European Union and CPTP countries can lead a meaningful reform of the WTO so that global trade rules reflect today’s challenges and the risks of tomorrow. Finally, on security and defense, here too, the work starts at home. Europe is building up its capabilities with an 800 billion euro defense industrial plan. And we also know that security today depends on partnerships. Therefore, it is so meaningful that Japan was the first country outside Europe to conclude our security and defense partnership. We want to put that partnership fully into action. Next year we will launch the first EU Japan defense industrial dialogue because together we can reduce dependencies and build stronger defense ecosystems because it is grounded on mutual trust. Prime Minister, this summit reaffirmed the strength of our unique bond in a world that is growing more fragmented. This bond gives us both clarity and direction. The direction to shape a world that reflects our shared values, open economies, secure societies, and fair rules. Thank you. [Music] Please. Okay. First of all, let me thank Prime Minister Ishiba for hosting us here in Tokyo for our 30th summit. It is always a pleasure to visit Japan. Yesterday I was truly inspired by the speed of Ozaka Expo, a place where innovation, culture, sustainability and global cooperation meet. In many ways, it reflects the values that unit the European Union and Japan. Japan is the European Union closest partner in the Pacific. Our partnership with Japan is not just strategic. It is based on shared principles and common vision. It is rooted in our respect for democracy, human rights, a rules-based international order and multilateralism. In today’s complex geopolitical environment, the European Union Japan partnership stands as a model of principle reliable cooperation. Today’s summit is about strengthen that partnership with concrete actions especially in three key areas. Security and defense, multilateralism, trade and economic security. Foreign [Music] speech. Foreign speech. Foreign speech. Foreign speech. Foreign speech. Foreign speech. [Music] Fore speech. First of all, let me thank Prime Minister Ishiba for hosting us here in Tokyo for our 30th summit. It is always a pleasure to visit Japan. Yesterday, I was truly inspired by the speed of Ozaka Expo, a place where innovation, culture, sustainability, and global cooperation meet. In many ways, it reflects the values that unit the European Union and Japan. Japan is the European Union closest partner in the Pacific. Our partnership with Japan is not just strategic. It is based on shared principles and common vision. It is rooted in our respect for democracy, human rights, a rulesbased international order and multilateralism. In today’s complex geopolitical environment, the European Union Japan partnership stands as a model of principle reliable cooperation. Today’s summit is about strengthen that partnership with concrete actions especially in three key areas. Security and defense, multilateralism, trade and economic security. Security and defense are now at the core of the European Union’s global engagement. Europe security is interlin to the security of the Indo-acific. Japan was the first country in the region to conclude the strategic and defensive partnership with the European Union and we are determined to deepen it. I welcome the launch of the negotiations of a security of information agreement and today we also committed to closer cooperation in maritime security cyber space hybrid threats non-prololiferation and defense industry. We reaffirm our shared commitment to multilateralism. The United Nations and the United Nation Charter marking their 80th anniversary and remain essential pillars of peace and global cooperation. This includes standing up for sovereignity and territorial integrity in Ukraine, in the Middle East, here in the Indo-acific and everywhere in the world. It also includes tackling global challenges like climate change. We will work together to deliver a successful and ambitious outcome at the upcoming COP 30. Lastly, on the economic front, our economic partnership agreement is the largest ever concluded by the European Union. It has delivered real benefits for companies and consumers on both sides. Our bilateral trade flows have grown by 20% since is it is implemented. We are united in defending a predictable rules-based economic order with the WTO at its core. And in a world of growing uncertainty, we are also stepping up joint efforts to boost economic security and resilience. The new competitiveness alliance we launched today is an important step forward and president from the line will elaborate on this point further. Thank you very much. I also want to thank you Prime Minister Ishiba for hosting us here at the 30th EU Japan Summit and indeed like my friend Antonio Kosa I saw yesterday the Ozaka World Expo very impressive uh outstanding it showed us something Japan does uniquely well and that is blending tradition with innovation and that’s what the expo is all about. It was truly a memorable visit. Dear Chigo, first and foremost, I want to say congratulations. Congratulations on your successful negotiations on a tariff deal with the United States. This summit between the European Union and Japan comes at the right time. The world is changing rapidly. For strategic partners like us, it means being even more closer to face the realities of our times. And indeed, we are facing rising pressure on two main fronts. The first is geoeconomics with growing trade tensions and uncertainty, fragile supply chain chains, the challenge of over capacity and unlevel playing fields. And on the other hand, geopolitics with rising threats to our shared stability and interests from the battlefields in Ukraine to the waters of the Indo-Pacific today was about providing common answers and acting together. So let me start indeed with competitiveness. We know competitiveness begins at home. Europe is doing its part. We are investing heavily in innovation. We are improving the business climate and cutting red tape. But in today’s world, competitiveness has to be built with trusted partners. Such trusted partners as Japan. Together, Europe and Japan represent a fifth of global GDP and a market of 600 million people. So we have the scale to shape global rules on trade and technology in line with our values of fairness and openness. And that’s indeed why we are launching our competitiveness alliance today. It rests on three pillars. The first pillar is increased bilateral trade between Europe and Japan. We built here on the strong foundation of our economic partnership agreement. It has risen in the last six years. The trade between our economies has ris increased by over 20%. But this was just the beginning. Now we must fully implement the agreement in all areas such as government procurement, sanitary and fut standards and others so that we can unlock the full potential. We have also agreed to simplify rules where possible to make life easier for our businesses and to further promote mutual investment opportunities. The second pillar of our competitiveness alliance is strengthening strengthening economic security. Japan is a frontr runner here and the G7 summit in Hiroshima set a clear direction. We’re upgrading our high level economic dialogue to steer cooperation on robust supply chains especially for raw materials and batteries. This includes also intensifying the circular economy, securing frameworks for joint research and the stronger protection of critical infrastructure both physical and cyber. We will also work more closely together to counter economic coercion and to address unfair trade practices. The third pillar is our joint work on innovation and the green and digital transitions. We are continuing negotiations for Japan to join Horizon Europe, the world’s largest research and innovation program, and I hope we can conclude them this year. Under the green alliance, we are launching new cooperation on the circular economy, on emission trading systems and clean technologies and on digital. We are among others establishing a working group on submarine cable connectivity including in the Arctic. So this is a concrete move forward to more secure and trusted data flows between our economies. And finally, as you mentioned, Prime Minister, we believe in global competitiveness and it should benefit everyone. That’s why Europe is stepping up cooperation with CPTP countries, not only to defend open trade, but to shape it. Together, the European Union and CPTP countries can lead a meaningful reform of the WTO so that global trade rules reflect today’s challenges and the risks of tomorrow. Finally, on security and defense, here too, the work starts at home. Europe is building up its capabilities with an 800 billion euro defense industrial plan. And we also know that security today depends on partnerships. Therefore, it is so meaningful that Japan was the first country outside Europe to conclude our security and defense partnership. We want to put that partnership fully into action. Next year we will launch the first EU Japan defense industrial dialogue because together we can reduce dependencies and build stronger defense ecosystems because it is grounded on mutual trust. Prime Minister, this summit reaffirmed the strength of our unique bond in a world that is growing more fragmented. This bond gives us both clarity and direction. The direction to shape a world that reflects our shared values, open economies. [Music] Fore! Foreign! Foreign! Fore speech. Fore! Foreign! Foreign! Foreign speech. Foreign speech. Foreign speech. First of all, let me thank Prime Minister Ishiba for hosting us here in Tokyo for our 30th summit. It is always a pleasure to visit Japan. Yesterday, I was truly inspired by the speed of Ozaka Expo, a place where innovation, culture, sustainability, and global cooperation meet. In many ways, it reflects the values that unit the European Union and Japan. Japan is the European Union closest partner in the Pacific. Our partnership with Japan is not just strategic. It is based on shared principles and common vision. It is rooted in our respect for democracy, human rights, a rulesbased international order and multilateralism. In today’s complex geopolitical environment, the European Union Japan partnership stands as a model of principle reliable cooperation. Today’s summit is about strengthen that partnership with concrete actions especially in three key areas. Security and defense, multilateralism, trade and economic security. Security and defense are now at the core of the European Union’s global engagement. Europe security is interlin to the security of the Indo-Pacific. Japan was the first country in the region to conclude the strategic and defensive partnership with the European Union and we are determined to deepen it. I welcome the launch of the negotiations of a security of information agreement and today we also committed to closer cooperation in maritime security cyber space hybrid threats non-prololiferation and defense industry. We reaffirm our shared commitment to multilateralism. The United Nations and the United Nation Charter marking their 80th anniversary and remain essential pillars of peace and global cooperation. This includes standing up for sovereignity and territorial integrity in Ukraine, in the Middle East, here in the Indo-Pacific and everywhere in the world. It also includes tackling global challenges like climate change. We will work together to deliver a successful and ambitious outcome at the upcoming COP 30. Lastly, on the economic front, our economic partnership agreement is the largest ever concluded by the European Union. It has delivered real benefits for companies and consumers on both sides. Our bilateral trade flows have grown by 20% since is it is implemented. We are united in defending a predictable rules-based economic order with the WTO at its core. And in a world of growing uncertainty, we are also stepping up joint efforts to boost economic security and resilience. The new competitiveness alliance we launched today is an important step forward and president from the line will elaborate on this point further. Thank you very much. I also want to thank you, Prime Minister Ishiba, for hosting us here at the 30th EU Japan Summit. And indeed, like my friend Antonio Kosa, I saw yesterday the Ozaka World Expo, very impressive, uh, outstanding. It showed us something Japan does uniquely well, and that is blending tradition with innovation. And that’s what the expo is all about. It was truly a memorable visit. Dear Chigaro, first and foremost, I want to say congratulations. Congratulations on your successful negotiations on a tariff deal with the United States. This summit between the European Union and Japan comes at the right time. The world is changing rapidly. For strategic partners like us, it means being even more closer to face the realities of our times. And indeed, we are facing rising pressure on two main fronts. The first is geoeconomics with growing trade tensions and uncertainty, fragile supply chain chains, the challenge of overcapacity and unlevel playing fields. And on the other hand, geopolitics with rising threats to our shared stability and interests from the battlefields in Ukraine to the waters of the Indo-Pacific. Today was about providing common answers and acting together. So let me start indeed with competitiveness. We know competitiveness begins at home. Europe is doing its part. We are investing heavily in innovation. We are improving the business climate and cutting red tape. But in today’s world, competitiveness has to be built with trusted partners. Such trusted partners as Japan. Together, Europe and Japan represent a fifth of global GDP and a market of 600 million people. So we have the scale to shape global rules on trade and technology in line with our values of fairness and openness. And that’s indeed why we are launching our competitiveness alliance today. It rests on three pillars. The first pillar is increased bilateral trade between Europe and Japan. We built here on the strong foundation of our economic partnership agreement. It has risen in the last six years. The trade between our economies has ris increased by over 20%. But this was just the beginning. Now we must fully implement the agreement in all areas such as government procurement, sanitary and futen standards and others so that we can unlock the full potential. We have also agreed to simplify rules where possible to make life easier for our businesses and to further promote mutual investment opportunities. The second pillar of our competitiveness alliance is strengthening strengthening economic security. Japan is a frontr runner here and the G7 summit in Hiroshima set a clear direction. We’re upgrading our high level economic dialogue to steer cooperation on robust supply chains, especially for raw materials and batteries. This includes also intensifying the circular economy, securing frameworks for joint research and the stronger protection of critical infrastructure, both physical and cyber. We will also work more closely together to counter economic coercion and to address unfair trade practices. The third pillar is our joint work on innovation and the green and digital transitions. We’re continuing negotiations for Japan to join Horizon Europe, the world’s largest research and innovation program, and I hope we can conclude them this year. Under the green alliance, we are launching new cooperation on the circular economy, on emission trading systems and clean technologies and on digital. We are among others establishing a working group on submarine cable connectivity including in the Arctic. So this is a concrete move forward to more secure and trusted data flows between our economies. And finally, as you mentioned, Prime Minister, we believe in global competitiveness and it should benefit everyone. That’s why Europe is stepping up cooperation with CPTP countries, not only to defend open trade, but to shape it. Together, the European Union and CPTP countries can lead a meaningful reform of the WTO so that global trade rules reflect today’s challenges and the risks of tomorrow. Finally, on security and defense, here too, the work starts at home. Europe is building up its capabilities with an 800 billion euro defense industrial plan. And we also know that security today depends on partnerships. Therefore, it is so meaningful that Japan was the first country outside Europe to conclude our security and defense partnership. We want to put that partnership fully into action. Next year we will launch the first EU Japan defense industrial dialogue because together we can reduce dependencies and build stronger defense ecosystems because it is grounded on mutual trust. Prime Minister, this summit reaffirmed the strength of our unique bond in a world that is growing more fragmented. This bond gives us both clarity and direction. The direction to shape a world that reflects our shared values, open economies. [Music] for [Music] speech. Okay. forchech. First of all, let me thank Prime Minister Ishiba for hosting us here in Tokyo for our 30th summit. It is always a pleasure to visit Japan. Yesterday, I was truly inspired by the speed of Ozaka Expo, a place where innovation, culture, sustainability, and global cooperation meet. In many ways, it reflects the values that unit the European Union and Japan. Japan is the European Union closest partner in the Pacific. Our partnership with Japan is not just strategic. It is based on shared principles and common vision. It is rooted in our respect for democracy, human rights, a rulesbased international order and multilateralism. In today’s complex geopolitical environment, the European Union Japan partnership stands as a model of principle reliable cooperation. Today’s summit is about strengthen that partnership with concrete actions especially in three key areas. Security and defense, multilateralism, trade and economic security. Security and defense are now at the core of the European Union’s global engagement. Europe security is interlin to the security of the Indo-Pacific. Japan was the first country in the region to conclude the strategic and defensive partnership with the European Union and we are determined to deepen it. I welcome the launch of the negotiations of a security of information agreement and today we also committed to closer cooperation in maritime security cyber space hybrid threats non-prololiferation and defense industry. We reaffirm our shared commitment to multilateralism. The United Nations and the United Nation Charter marking their 80th anniversary and remain essential pillars of peace and global cooperation. This includes standing up for sovereignity and territorial integrity in Ukraine, in the Middle East, here in the Indo-Pacific and everywhere in the world. It also includes tackling global challenges like climate change. We will work together to deliver a successful and ambitious outcome at the upcoming COP 30. Lastly, on the economic front, our economic partnership agreement is the largest ever concluded by the European Union. It has delivered real benefits for companies and consumers on both sides. Our bilateral trade flows have grown by 20% since is it is implemented. We are united in defending a predictable rules-based economic order with the WTO at its core. And in a world of growing uncertainty, we are also stepping up joint efforts to boost economic security and resilience. The new competitiveness alliance we launched today is an important step forward and president from the line will elaborate on this point further. Thank you very much. I also want to thank you, Prime Minister Isha, for hosting us here at the 30th EU Japan Summit. And indeed, like my friend Antonio Kosha, I saw yesterday the Ozaka World Expo, very impressive, uh, outstanding. It showed us something Japan does uniquely well, and that is blending tradition with innovation. And that’s what the expo is all about. It was truly a memorable visit. Dear Chigaro, first and foremost, I want to say congratulations. Congratulations on your successful negotiations on a tariff deal with the United States. This summit between the European Union and Japan comes at the right time. The world is changing rapidly. For strategic partners like us, it means being even more closer to face the realities of our times. And indeed, we are facing rising pressure on two main fronts. The first is geoeconomics with growing trade tensions and uncertainty, fragile supply chain chains, the challenge of overcapacity and unlevel playing fields. And on the other hand, geopolitics with rising threats to our shared stability and interests from the battlefields in Ukraine to the waters of the Indo-acific. Today was about providing common answers and acting together. So let me start indeed with competitiveness. We know competitiveness begins at home. Europe is doing its part. We are investing heavily in innovation. We are improving the business climate and cutting red tape. But in today’s world, competitiveness has to be built with trusted partners. Such trusted partners as Japan. Together, Europe and Japan represent a fifth of global GDP and a market of 600 million people. So we have the scale to shape global rules on trade and technology in line with our values of fairness and openness. And that’s indeed why we are launching our competitiveness alliance today. It rests on three pillars. The first pillar is increased bilateral trade between Europe and Japan. We built here on the strong foundation of our economic partnership agreement. It has risen in the last six years. The trade between our economies has ris increased by over 20%. But this was just the beginning. Now we must fully implement the agreement in all areas such as government procurement, sanitary and freed standards and others so that we can unlock the full potential. We have also agreed to simplify rules where possible to make life easier for our businesses and to further promote mutual investment opportunities. The second pillar of our competitiveness alliance is strengthening strengthening economic security. Japan is a frontr runner here and the G7 summit in Hiroshima set a clear direction. We’re upgrading our high level economic dialogue to steer cooperation on robust supply chains especially for raw materials and batteries. This includes also intensifying the circular economy, securing frameworks for joint research and the stronger protection of critical infrastructure both physical and cyber. We will also work more closely together to counter economic coercion and to address unfair trade practices. The third pillar is our joint work on innovation and the green and digital transitions. We are continuing negotiations for Japan to join Horizon Europe, the world’s largest research and innovation program. And I hope we can conclude them this year. Under the green alliance, we are launching new cooperation on the circular economy, on emission trading systems and clean technologies and on digital. We are among others establishing a working group on submarine cable connectivity including in the Arctic. So this is a concrete move forward to more secure and trusted data flows between our economies. And finally, as you mentioned, Prime Minister, we believe in global competitiveness and it should benefit everyone. That’s why Europe is stepping up cooperation with CPTP countries, not only to defend open trade, but to shape it. Together, the European Union and CPTP countries can lead a meaningful reform of the WTO so that global trade rules reflect today’s challenges and the risks of tomorrow. Finally, on security and defense, here too, the work starts at home. Europe is building up its capabilities with an 800 billion euro defense industrial plan. And we also know that security today depends on partnerships. Therefore, it is so meaningful that Japan was the first country outside Europe to conclude our security and defense partnership. We want to put that partnership fully into action. Next year we will launch the first EU Japan defense industrial dialogue because together we can reduce dependencies and build stronger defense ecosystems because it is grounded on mutual trust. Prime Minister, this summit reaffirmed the strength of our unique bond in a world that is growing more fragmented. This bond gives us both clarity and direction. The direction to shape a world that reflects our shared values. Open economies. [Music] Fore! [Music] Foreign! Foreign! Fore! Foreign! Foreign! foreignch. First of all, let me thank Prime Minister Ishiba for hosting us here in Tokyo for our 30th summit. It is always a pleasure to visit Japan. Yesterday I was truly inspired by the speed of Ozaka Expo, a place where innovation, culture, sustainability and global cooperation meet. In many ways, it reflects the values that unit the European Union and Japan. Japan is the European Union closest partner in the Pacific. Our partnership with Japan is not just strategic. It is based on shared principles and common vision. It is rooted in our respect for democracy, human rights, a rulesbased international order and multilateralism. In today’s complex geopolitical environment, the European Union Japan partnership stands as a model of principle reliable cooperation. Today’s summit is about strengthen that partnership with concrete actions especially in three key areas. Security and defense, multilateralism, trade and economic security. Security and defense are now at the core of the European Union’s global engagement. Europe’s security is interlin to the security of the Indo-Pacific. Japan was the first country in the region to conclude the strategic and defensive partnership with the European Union and we are determined to deepen it. I welcome the launch of the negotiations of a security of information agreement and today we also committed to closer cooperation in maritime security cyber space hybrid threats non-prololiferation and defense industry. We reaffirm our shared commitment to multilateralism. the United Nations and the United Nation Charter marking their 80th anniversary and remain essential pillars of peace and global cooperation. This includes standing up for sovereignity and territorial integrity in Ukraine, in the Middle East, here in the Indo-Pacific and everywhere in the world. It also includes tackling global challenges like climate change. We will work together to deliver a successful and ambitious outcome at the upcoming COP 30. Lastly, on the economic front, our economic partnership agreement is the largest ever concluded by the European Union. It has delivered real benefits for companies and consumers on both sides. Our bilateral trade flows have grown by 20% since is it is implemented. We are united in defending a predictable rules-based economic order with the WTO at its core. And in a world of growing uncertainty, we are also stepping up joint efforts to boost economic security and resilience. The new competitiveness alliance we launched today is an important step forward and president from the line will elaborate on this point further. Thank you very much. I also want to thank you, Prime Minister Ishiba, for hosting us here at the 30th EU Japan summit. And indeed, like my friend Antonio Kosha, I saw yesterday the Ozaka World Expo, very impressive, uh, outstanding. It showed us something Japan does uniquely well, and that is blending tradition with innovation. And that’s what the expo is all about. It was truly a memorable visit. Dear Chigaro, first and foremost, I want to say congratulations. Congratulations on your successful negotiations on a tariff deal with the United States. This summit between the European Union and Japan comes at the right time. The world is changing rapidly. For strategic partners like us, it means being even more closer to face the realities of our times. And indeed, we are facing rising pressure on two main fronts. The first is geoeconomics with growing trade tensions and uncertainty, fragile supply chain chains, the challenge of overcapacity and unlevel playing fields. And on the other hand, geopolitics with rising threats to our shared stability and interests from the battlefields in Ukraine to the waters of the Indoacific. Today was about providing common answers and acting together. So let me start indeed with competitiveness. We know competitiveness begins at home. Europe is doing its part. We are investing heavily in innovation. We are improving the business climate and cutting red tape. But in today’s world, competitiveness has to be built with trusted partners. Such trusted partners as Japan. Together, Europe and Japan represent a fifth of global GDP and a market of 600 million people. So we have the scale to shape global rules on trade and technology in line with our values of fairness and openness. And that’s indeed why we are launching our competitiveness alliance today. It rests on three pillars. The first pillar is increased bilateral trade between Europe and Japan. We built here on the strong foundation of our economic partnership agreement. It has risen in the last six years. The trade between our economies has ris increased by over 20%. But this was just the beginning. Now we must fully implement the agreement in all areas such as government procurement, sanitary and fut standards and others so that we can unlock the full potential. We have also agreed to simplify rules where possible to make life easier for our businesses and to further promote mutual investment opportunities. The second pillar of our competitiveness alliance is strengthening strengthening economic security. Japan is a frontr runner here and the G7 summit in Hiroshima set a clear direction. We’re upgrading our high level economic dialogue to steer cooperation on robust supply chains especially for raw materials and batteries. This includes also intensifying the circular economy, securing frameworks for joint research and the stronger protection of critical infrastructure both physical and cyber. We will also work more closely together to counter economic coercion and to address unfair trade practices. The third pillar is our joint work on innovation and the green and digital transitions. We are continuing negotiations for Japan to join Horizon Europe, the world’s largest research and innovation program, and I hope we can conclude them this year. Under the green alliance, we are launching new cooperation on the circular economy, on emission trading systems and clean technologies and on digital. We are among others establishing a working group on submarine cable connectivity including in the Arctic. So this is a concrete move forward to more secure and trusted data flows between our economies. And finally, as you mentioned, Prime Minister, we believe in global competitiveness and it should benefit everyone. That’s why Europe is stepping up cooperation with CPTP countries, not only to defend open trade, but to shape it. Together, the European Union and CPTP countries can lead a meaningful reform of the WTO so that global trade rules reflect today’s challenges and the risks of tomorrow. Finally, on security and defense, here too, the work starts at home. Europe is building up its capabilities with an 800 billion euro defense industrial plan. And we also know that security today depends on partnerships. Therefore, it is so meaningful that Japan was the first country outside Europe to conclude our security and defense partnership. We want to put that partnership fully into action. Next year we will launch the first EU Japan defense industrial dialogue because together we can reduce dependencies and build stronger defense ecosystems because it is grounded on mutual trust. Prime Minister, this summit reaffirmed the strength of our unique bond in a world that is growing more fragmented. This bond gives us both clarity and direction. The direction to shape a world that reflects our shared values, open economies. [Music] Fore speech. Fore! Foreign! Foreign! First of all, let me thank Prime Minister Ishiba for hosting us here in Tokyo for our 30th summit. It is always a pleasure to visit Japan. Yesterday, I was truly inspired by the speed of Ozaka Expo, a place where innovation, culture, sustainability, and global cooperation meet. In many ways, it reflects the values that unit the European Union and Japan. Japan is the European Union closest partner in the Pacific. Our partnership with Japan is not just strategic. It is based on shared principles and common vision. It is rooted in our respect for democracy, human rights, a rulesbased international order and multilateralism. In today’s complex geopolitical environment, the European Union Japan partnership stands as a model of principle reliable cooperation. Today’s summit is about strengthen that partnership with concrete actions especially in three key areas. Security and defense, multilateralism, trade and economic security. Security and defense are now at the core of the European Union’s global engagement. Europe security is interlin to the security of the Indo-acific. Japan was the first country in the region to conclude the strategic and defensive partnership with the European Union and we are determined to deepen it. I welcome the launch of the negotiations of a security of information agreement and today we also committed to closer cooperation in maritime security cyber space hybrid threats non-prololiferation and defense industry. We reaffirm our shared commitment to multilateralism. The United Nations and the United Nation Charter marking their 80th anniversary and remain essential pillars of peace and global cooperation. This includes standing up for sovereignity and territorial integrity in Ukraine, in the Middle East, here in the Indo-acific and everywhere in the world. It also includes tackling global challenges like climate change. We will work together to deliver a successful and ambitious outcome at the upcoming COP 30. Lastly, on the economic front, our economic partnership agreement is the largest ever concluded by the European Union. It has delivered real benefits for companies and consumers on both sides. Our bilateral trade flows have grown by 20% since is it is implemented. We are united in defending a predictable rules-based economic order with the WTO at its core. And in a world of growing uncertainty, we are also stepping up joint efforts to boost economic security and resilience. The new competitiveness alliance we launched today is an important step forward and president from the line will elaborate on this point further. Thank you very much. I also want to thank you Prime Minister Ishiba for hosting us here at the 30th EU Japan summit and indeed like my friend Antonio Kosa I saw yesterday the Ozaka World Expo very impressive uh outstanding it showed us something Japan does uniquely well and that is blending tradition with innovation and that’s what the expo is all about. It was truly a memorable visit. Dear Chigaro, first and foremost, I want to say congratulations. Congratulations on your successful negotiations on a tariff deal with the United States. This summit between the European Union and Japan comes at the right time. The world is changing rapidly. For strategic partners like us, it means being even more closer to face the realities of our times. And indeed, we are facing rising pressure on two main fronts. The first is geoeconomics with growing trade tensions and uncertainty, fragile supply chain chains, the challenge of over capacity and unlevel playing fields. And on the other hand, geopolitics with rising threats to our shared stability and interests from the battlefields in Ukraine to the waters of the Indo-Pacific today was about providing common answers and acting together. So let me start indeed with competitiveness. We know competitiveness begins at home. Europe is doing its part. We are investing heavily in innovation. We are improving the business climate and cutting red tape. But in today’s world, competitiveness has to be built with trusted partners. Such trusted partners as Japan. Together, Europe and Japan represent a fifth of global GDP and a market of 600 million people. So we have the scale to shape global rules on trade and technology in line with our values of fairness and openness. And that’s indeed why we are launching our competitiveness alliance today. It rests on three pillars. The first pillar is increased bilateral trade between Europe and Japan. We built here on the strong foundation of our economic partnership agreement. It has risen in the last six years. The trade between our economies has ris increased by over 20%. But this was just the beginning. Now we must fully implement the agreement in all areas such as government procurement, sanitary and free standards and others so that we can unlock the full potential. We have also agreed to simplify rules where possible to make life easier for our businesses and to further promote mutual investment opportunities. The second pillar of our competitiveness alliance is strengthening strengthening economic security. Japan is a frontr runner here and the G7 summit in Hiroshima set a clear direction. We’re upgrading our high level economic dialogue to steer cooperation on robust supply chains especially for raw materials and batteries. This includes also intensifying the circular economy, securing frameworks for joint research and the stronger protection of critical infrastructure both physical and cyber. We will also work more closely together to counter economic coercion and to address unfair trade practices. The third pillar is our joint work on innovation and the green and digital transitions. We’re continuing negotiations for Japan to join Horizon Europe, the world’s largest research and innovation program, and I hope we can conclude them this year. Under the green alliance, we are launching new cooperation on the circular economy, on emission trading systems and clean technologies and on digital. We are among others establishing a working group on submarine cable connectivity including in the Arctic. So this is a concrete move forward to more secure and trusted data flows between our economies. And finally, as you mentioned, Prime Minister, we believe in global competitiveness and it should benefit everyone. That’s why Europe is stepping up cooperation with CPTP countries, not only to defend open trade, but to shape it. Together, the European Union and CPTP countries can lead a meaningful reform of the WTO so that global trade rules reflect today’s challenges and the risks of tomorrow. Finally, on security and defense, here too, the work starts at home. Europe is building up its capabilities with an 800 billion euro defense industrial plan. And we also know that security today depends on partnerships. Therefore, it is so meaningful that Japan was the first country outside Europe to conclude our security and defense partnership. We want to put that partnership fully into action. Next year we will launch the first EU Japan defense industrial dialogue because together we can reduce dependencies and build stronger defense ecosystems because it is grounded on mutual trust. Prime Minister, this summit reaffirmed the strength of our unique bond in a world that is growing more fragmented. This bond gives us both clarity and direction. The direction to shape a world that reflects our shared values, open economies. [Music] Fore! Foreign! Foreign! Okay. First of all, let me thank Prime Minister Ishiba for hosting us here in Tokyo for our 30th summit. It is always a pleasure to visit Japan. Yesterday I was truly inspired by the spirit of Ozaka Expo, a place where innovation, culture, sustainability and global cooperation meet. In many ways, it reflects the values that unit the European Union and Japan. Japan is the European Union closest partner in the Pacific. Our partnership with Japan is not just strategic. It is based on shared principles and common vision. It is rooted in our respect for democracy, human rights, a rulesbased international order and multilateralism. In today’s complex geopolitical environment, the European Union Japan partnership stands as a model of principle reliable cooperation. Today’s summit is about strengthen that partnership with concrete actions especially in three key areas. Security and defense, multilateralism, trade and economic security. Security and defense are now at the core of the European Union’s global engagement. Europe security is interlin to the security of the Indo-Pacific. Japan was the first country in the region to conclude the strategic and defensive partnership with the European Union and we are determined to deepen it. I welcome the launch of the negotiations of a security of information agreement and today we also committed to closer cooperation in maritime security cyber space hybrid threats non-prololiferation and defense industry. We reaffirm our shared commitment to multilateralism. The United Nations and the United Nation Charter marking their 80th anniversary and remain essential pillars of peace and global cooperation. This includes standing up for sovereignity and territorial integrity in Ukraine, in the Middle East, here in the Indo-Pacific and everywhere in the world. It also includes tackling global challenges like climate change. We will work together to deliver a successful and ambitious outcome at the upcoming COP 30. Lastly, on the economic front, our economic partnership agreement is the largest ever concluded by the European Union. It has delivered real benefits for companies and consumers on both sides. Our bilateral trade flows have grown by 20% since is it is implemented. We are united in defending a predictable rules-based economic order with the WTO at its core. And in a world of growing uncertainty, we are also stepping up joint efforts to boost economic security and resilience. The new competitiveness alliance we launched today is an important step forward and president from the line will elaborate on this point further. Thank you very much. I also want to thank you, Prime Minister Isha, for hosting us here at the 30th EU Japan Summit. And indeed, like my friend Antonio Kosa, I saw yesterday the Ozaka World Expo, very impressive, uh, outstanding. It showed us something Japan does uniquely well, and that is blending tradition with innovation. And that’s what the expo is all about. It was truly a memorable visit. Dear Chigero, first and foremost, I want to say congratulations. Congratulations on your successful negotiations on a tariff deal with the United States. This summit between the European Union and Japan comes at the right time. The world is changing rapidly. For strategic partners like us, it means being even more closer to face the realities of our times. And indeed, we are facing rising pressure on two main fronts. The first is geoeconomics with growing trade tensions and uncertainty, fragile supply chain chains, the challenge of overcapacity and unlevel playing fields. And on the other hand, geopolitics with rising threats to our shared stability and interests from the battlefields in Ukraine to the waters of the Indo-acific today was about providing common answers and acting together. So let me start indeed with competitiveness. We know competitiveness begins at home. Europe is doing its part. We are investing heavily in innovation. We are improving the business climate and cutting red tape. But in today’s world, competitiveness has to be built with trusted partners. Such trusted partners as Japan. Together, Europe and Japan represent a fifth of global GDP and a market of 600 million people. So we have the scale to shape global rules on trade and technology in line with our values of fairness and openness. And that’s indeed why we are launching our competitiveness alliance today. It rests on three pillars. The first pillar is increased bilateral trade between Europe and Japan. We built here on the strong foundation of our economic partnership agreement. It has risen in the last six years. The trade between our economies has ris increased by over 20%. But this was just the beginning. Now we must fully implement the agreement in all areas such as government procurement, sanitary and fusen standards and others so that we can unlock the full potential. We have also agreed to simplify rules where possible to make life easier for our businesses and to further promote mutual investment opportunities. The second pillar of our competitiveness alliance is strengthening strengthening economic security. Japan is a front runner here and the G7 summit in Hiroshima set a clear direction. We’re upgrading our high level economic dialogue to steer cooperation on robust supply chains, especially for raw materials and batteries. This includes also intensifying the circular economy, securing frameworks for joint research and the stronger protection of critical infrastructure, both physical and cyber. We will also work more closely together to counter economic coercion and to address unfair trade practices. The third pillar is our joint work on innovation and the green and digital transitions. We are continuing negotiations for Japan to join Horizon Europe, the world’s largest research and innovation program. And I hope we can conclude them this year. Under the green alliance, we are launching new cooperation on the circular economy, on emission trading systems and clean technologies and on digital. We are among others establishing a working group on submarine cable connectivity including in the Arctic. So this is a concrete move forward to more secure and trusted data flows between our economies. And finally, as you mentioned, Prime Minister, we believe in global competitiveness and it should benefit everyone. That’s why Europe is stepping up cooperation with CPTP countries, not only to defend open trade, but to shape it. Together, the European Union and CPTP countries can lead a meaningful reform of the WTO so that global trade rules reflect today’s challenges and the risks of tomorrow. Finally, on security and defense, here too, the work starts at home. Europe is building up its capabilities with an 800 billion euro defense industrial plan. And we also know that security today depends on partnerships. Therefore, it is so meaningful that Japan was the first country outside Europe to conclude our security and defense partnership. We want to put that partnership fully into action. Next year we will launch the first EU Japan defense industrial dialogue because together we can reduce dependencies and build stronger defense ecosystems because it is grounded on mutual trust. Prime Minister, this summit reaffirmed the strength of our unique bond in a world that is growing more fragmented. This bond gives us both clarity and direction. The direction to shape a world that reflects our shared values. Open economies. [Music] Fore [Music] speech. Fore! Foreign! Foreign! Fore! Foreign! Foreign! First of all, let me thank Prime Minister Ishiba for hosting us here in Tokyo for our 30th summit. It is always a pleasure to visit Japan. Yesterday, I was truly inspired by the speed of Ozaka Expo, a place where innovation, culture, sustainability, and global cooperation meet. In many ways, it reflects the values that unit the European Union and Japan. Japan is the European Union closest partner in the Pacific. Our partnership with Japan is not just strategic. It is based on shared principles and common vision. It is rooted in our respect for democracy, human rights, a rulesbased international order and multilateralism. In today’s complex geopolitical environment, the European Union Japan partnership stands as a model of principle reliable cooperation. Today’s summit is about strengthen that partnership with concrete actions especially in three key areas. Security and defense, multilateralism, trade and economic security. Security and defense are now at the core of the European Union’s global engagement. Europe’s security is interlin to the security of the Indo-Pacific. Japan was the first country in the region to conclude the strategic and defensive partnership with the European Union and we are determined to deepen it. I welcome the launch of the negotiations of a security of information agreement and today we also committed to closer cooperation in maritime security cyber space hybrid threats non-prololiferation and defense industry. We reaffirm our shared commitment to multilateralism. The United Nations and the United Nation Charter marking their 80th anniversary and remain essential pillars of peace and global cooperation. This includes standing up for sovereignity and territorial integrity in Ukraine, in the Middle East, here in the Indo-Pacific and everywhere in the world. It also includes tackling global challenges like climate change. We will work together to deliver a successful and ambitious outcome at the upcoming COP 30. Lastly, on the economic front, our economic partnership agreement is the largest ever concluded by the European Union. It has delivered real benefits for companies and consumers on both sides. Our bilateral trade flows have grown by 20% since is it is implemented. We are united in defending a predictable rules-based economic order with the WTO at its core. And in a world of growing uncertainty, we are also stepping up joint efforts to boost economic security and resilience. The new competitiveness alliance we launched today is an important step forward and president from the line will elaborate on this point further. Thank you very much. I also want to thank you, Prime Minister Ishiba, for hosting us here at the 30th EU Japan Summit. And indeed, like my friend Antonio Kosa, I saw yesterday the Ozaka World Expo, very impressive, uh, outstanding. It showed us something Japan does uniquely well, and that is blending tradition with innovation. And that’s what the expo is all about. It was truly a memorable visit. Dear Chigaro, first and foremost, I want to say congratulations. Congratulations on your successful negotiations on a tariff deal with the United States. This summit between the European Union and Japan comes at the right time. The world is changing rapidly. For strategic partners like us, it means being even more closer to face the realities of our times. And indeed, we are facing rising pressure on two main fronts. The first is geoeconomics with growing trade tensions and uncertainty, fragile supply chain chains, the challenge of overcapacity and unlevel playing fields. And on the other hand, geopolitics with rising threats to our shared stability and interests from the battlefields in Ukraine to the waters of the Indo-Pacific. Today was about providing common answers and acting together. So let me start indeed with competitiveness. We know competitiveness begins at home. Europe is doing its part. We are investing heavily in innovation. We are improving the business climate and cutting red tape. But in today’s world, competitiveness has to be built with trusted partners. Such trusted partners as Japan. Together, Europe and Japan represent a fifth of global GDP and the market of 600 million people. So we have the scale to shape global rules on trade and technology in line with our values of fairness and openness. And that’s indeed why we are launching our competitiveness alliance today. It rests on three pillars. The first pillar is increased bilateral trade between Europe and Japan. We built here on the strong foundation of our economic partnership agreement. It has risen in the last six years. The trade between our economies has ris increased by over 20%. But this was just the beginning. Now we must fully implement the agreement in all areas such as government procurement, sanitary and fut standards and others so that we can unlock the full potential. We have also agreed to simplify rules where possible to make life easier for our businesses and to further promote mutual investment opportunities. The second pillar of our competitiveness alliance is strengthening strengthening economic security. Japan is a frontr runner here and the G7 summit in Hiroshima set a clear direction. We’re upgrading our high level economic dialogue to steer cooperation on robust supply chains especially for raw materials and batteries. This includes also intensifying the circular economy, securing frameworks for joint research and the stronger protection of critical infrastructure both physical and cyber. We will also work more closely together to counter economic coercion and to address unfair trade practices. The third pillar is our joint work on innovation and the green and digital transitions. We are continuing negotiations for Japan to join Horizon Europe, the world’s largest research and innovation program, and I hope we can conclude them this year. Under the green alliance, we are launching new cooperation on the circular economy, on emission trading systems and clean technologies and on digital. We are among others establishing a working group on submarine cable connectivity including in the Arctic. So this is a concrete move forward to more secure and trusted data flows between our economies. And finally, as you mentioned, Prime Minister, we believe in global competitiveness and it should benefit everyone. That’s why Europe is stepping up cooperation with CPTP countries, not only to defend open trade, but to shape it. Together, the European Union and CPTP countries can lead a meaningful reform of the WTO so that global trade rules reflect today’s challenges and the risks of tomorrow. Finally, on security and defense, here too, the work starts at home. Europe is building up its capabilities with an 800 billion euro defense industrial plan. And we also know that security today depends on partnerships. Therefore, it is so meaningful that Japan was the first country outside Europe to conclude our security and defense partnership. We want to put that partnership fully into action. Next year we will launch the first EU Japan defense industrial dialogue because together we can reduce dependencies and build stronger defense ecosystems because it is grounded on mutual trust. Prime Minister, this summit reaffirmed the strength of our unique bond in a world that is growing more fragmented. This bond gives us both clarity and direction. The direction to shape a world that reflects our shared values, open economies. [Music] Fore! Foreign! Foreign! Foreign speech. Foreign speech. Foreign speech. First of all, let me thank Prime Minister Ishiba for hosting us here in Tokyo for our 30th summit. It is always a pleasure to visit Japan. Yesterday I was truly inspired by the speed of Ozaka Expo, a place where innovation, culture, sustainability, and global cooperation meet. In many ways, it reflects the values that unit the European Union and Japan. Japan is the European Union closest partner in the Pacific. Our partnership with Japan is not just strategic. It is based on shared principles and common vision. It is rooted in our respect for democracy, human rights, a rulesbased international order and multilateralism. In today’s complex geopolitical environment, the European Union Japan partnership stands as a model of principle reliable cooperation. Today’s summit is about strengthen that partnership with concrete actions especially in three key areas. Security and defense, multilateralism, trade and economic security. Security and defense are now at the core of the European Union’s global engagement. Europe security is interlin to the security of the Indo-acific. Japan was the first country in the region to conclude the strategic and defensive partnership with the European Union and we are determined to deepen it. I welcome the launch of the negotiations of a security of information agreement and today we also committed to closer cooperation in maritime security cyber space hybrid threats non-prololiferation and defense industry. We reaffirm our shared commitment to multilateralism. The United Nations and the United Nation Charter marking their 80th anniversary and remain essential pillars of peace and global cooperation. This includes standing up for sovereignity and territorial integrity in Ukraine, in the Middle East, here in the Indo-acific and everywhere in the world. It also includes tackling global challenges like climate change. We will work together to deliver a successful and ambitious outcome at the upcoming COP 30. Lastly, on the economic front, our economic partnership agreement is the largest ever concluded by the European Union. It has delivered real benefits for companies and consumers on both sides. Our bilateral trade flows have grown by 20% since is it is implemented. We are united in defending a predictable rules-based economic order with the WTO at its core. And in a world of growing uncertainty, we are also stepping up joint efforts to boost economic security and resilience. The new competitiveness alliance we launched today is an important step forward and president from the line will elaborate on this point further. Thank you very much. I also want to thank you Prime Minister Ishiba for hosting us here at the 30th EU Japan summit and indeed like my friend Antonio Kosa I saw yesterday the Ozaka World Expo very impressive uh outstanding it showed us something Japan does uniquely well and that is blending tradition with innovation and that’s what the expo is all about. thought it was truly a memorable visit. Dear Chigaro, first and foremost, I want to say congratulations. Congratulations on your successful negotiations on a tariff deal with the United States. This summit between the European Union and Japan comes at the right time. The world is changing rapidly. For strategic partners like us, it means being even more closer to face the realities of our times. And indeed, we are facing rising pressure on two main fronts. The first is geoeconomics with growing trade tensions and uncertainty, fragile supply chain chains, the challenge of over capacity and unlevel playing fields. And on the other hand, geopolitics with rising threats to our shared stability and interests from the battlefields in Ukraine to the waters of the Indo-Pacific today was about providing common answers and acting together. So let me start indeed with competitiveness. We know competitiveness begins at home. Europe is doing its part. We are investing heavily in innovation. We are improving the business climate and cutting red tape. But in today’s world, competitiveness has to be built with trusted partners. Such trusted partners as Japan. Together, Europe and Japan represent a fifth of global GDP and a market of 600 million people. So we have the scale to shape global rules on trade and technology in line with our values of fairness and openness. And that’s indeed why we are launching our competitiveness alliance today. It rests on three pillars. The first pillar is increased bilateral trade between Europe and Japan. We built here on the strong foundation of our economic partnership agreement. It has risen in the last six years. The trade between our economies has ris increased by over 20%. But this was just the beginning. Now we must fully implement the agreement in all areas such as government procurement, sanitary and fus standards and others so that we can unlock the full potential. We have also agreed to simplify rules where possible to make life easier for our businesses and to further promote mutual investment opportunities. The second pillar of our competitiveness alliance is strengthening strengthening economic security. Japan is a frontr runner here and the G7 summit in Hiroshima set a clear direction. We’re upgrading our high level economic dialogue to steer cooperation on robust supply chains, especially for raw materials and batteries. This includes also intensifying the circular economy, securing frameworks for joint research and the stronger protection of critical infrastructure, both physical and cyber. We will also work more closely together to counter economic coercion and to address unfair trade practices. The third pillar is our joint work on innovation and the green and digital transitions. We’re continuing negotiations for Japan to join Horizon Europe, the world’s largest research and innovation program, and I hope we can conclude them this year. Under the green alliance, we are launching new cooperation on the circular economy, on emission trading systems and clean technologies and on digital. We are among others establishing a working group on submarine cable connectivity including in the Arctic. So this is a concrete move forward to more secure and trusted data flows between our economies. And finally, as you mentioned, Prime Minister, we believe in global competitiveness and it should benefit everyone. That’s why Europe is stepping up cooperation with CPTP countries, not only to defend open trade, but to shape it. Together, the European Union and CPTP countries can lead a meaningful reform of the WTO so that global trade rules reflect today’s challenges and the risks of tomorrow. Finally, on security and defense, here too, the work starts at home. Europe is building up its capabilities with an 800 billion euro defense industrial plan. And we also know that security today depends on partnerships. Therefore, it is so meaningful that Japan was the first country outside Europe to conclude our security and defense partnership. We want to put that partnership fully into action. Next year we will launch the first EU Japan defense industrial dialogue because together we can reduce dependencies and build stronger defense ecosystems because it is grounded on mutual trust. Prime Minister, this summit reaffirmed the strength of our unique bond in a world that is growing more fragmented. This bond gives us both clarity and direction. The direction to shape a world that reflects our shared values, open economies. [Music] Foreign speech. Foreign speech. Foreign speech. [Music] forchech. So when
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WATCH LIVE: 30th EU-Japan Summit, where European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa meet Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to discuss pivotal global issues. Key topics include addressing the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, ensuring stability in the Indo-Pacific region, and navigating economic challenges posed by global trade dynamics.
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