Talks among Japanese, South Korean defence and diplomatic officials will discuss topics such as strategic environments surrounding two nations, said Japanese ministries.
Tokyo worries that Beijing will resort to force to take control of Taiwan in the wake of Russia's invasion, sparking a conflict that could embroil Japan and disrupt global trade.
Initial talks held on the possibility of India entering the programme that was started in 2017 between France, Germany and Spain to ensure European sovereignty in defence and security.
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