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Britain, Japan agree to deepen defence, security cooperation

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (L) with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo on January 31, 2026. [AFP]

Britain and Japan agreed to strengthen defence and economic ties, visiting Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Saturday, after his bid to forge closer links with China drew warnings from US President Donald Trump.

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