Australia and Japan pledged on Monday to expand cooperation on resilient supply chains for energy, critical minerals, food and manufactured goods, as the two governments sharpened their economic-security partnership in Canberra. [1]
The leaders made the pledge while speaking to reporters at Parliament in Canberra on 2026-05-04, saying they want stronger supply chains in sectors seen as vital to national security and economic stability. [1]
The talks came against a backdrop of concern over China's growing use of its industrial dominance for political leverage. The two countries said they would counter "all forms of economic coercion" as they seek to reduce exposure to pressure on trade and supply routes. [1]
The statement adds to a broader push by both governments to harden their economies against disruptions in energy, minerals, food and industrial goods. [1]
Their next step is to carry the pledge into further bilateral work on resilient supply chains and economic security cooperation. [1]
