Japan and Britain agreed to deepen critical-mineral, technology and defense cooperation amid concerns over China's export restrictions.

Japanese prime minister Sanae Takaichi visited Starmer to develop security ties with the UK, just months after Starmer visited Tokyo.

The Prime Minister Keir Starmer will welcome his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi to Downing Street on Sunday ahead of the crucial G7 summit with other world leaders next week