Italy and Japan Unite to Defend Global Order
In a joint editorial published in Corriere della Sera and Nikkei, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi emphasized the shared commitment of their countries to defend a free, fair, and open international order. This declaration comes on the occasion of Prime Minister Meloni’s visit to Tokyo, marking the 160th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Italy and Japan. The two leaders highlighted the importance of strengthening bilateral cooperation to address the challenges posed by instability, strategic competition, and revisionist forces that threaten global stability.
A Shared Vision for the Future
Italy and Japan, according to the joint editorial, are determined to build a future characterized by security, peace, prosperity, and stability. The two nations share “regulatory and institutional principles” that enable them to work together on the global stage, upholding an international order based on shared rules and the force of law. This commitment is reflected in their coordination within major multilateral bodies, including the G7 and the United Nations.
Historical Ties and Future Prospects
The relationship between Rome and Tokyo began in 1866, a time when the world was on the cusp of a new era. Today, both countries face transformative forces such as the digital revolution, energy transition, the advent of AI, competition for strategic resources, and the redefinition of global value chains. Despite geographical distance, Italy and Japan share fundamental values inspired by their ancient traditions, allowing them to envision a common future. As Prime Minister Meloni and Prime Minister Takaichi noted, their nations can be protagonists in shaping this new global order, contributing to a future of shared progress.
Commitment to Shared Responsibility
The two leaders emphasized their awareness of the responsibility entrusted to them by their citizens and their commitment to fulfilling it to the best of their abilities. Italy and Japan are recognized as great creative and innovative nations, and their collaboration can propel them to become leading actors in a future marked by shared progress. By standing together, they aim to defend an international order that is free, fair, and based on the rule of law, in the face of contemporary challenges.
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