At the talks, the two leaders praised strong bilateral ties and expressed hope for further growth, supported by key agreements signed during the visit, including a joint declaration on economic security cooperation focused on building resilient supply chains for rare earths, energy resources and food products, among other items.
The two leaders briefed the press on the outcomes, with PM Albanese saying Australia and Japan are drawing closer and that the agreements reached reflect this. PM Sanae said that 50 years after the signing of the Basic Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation between Japan and Australia, their bilateral ties are entering a new phase, with both sides set to deepen cooperation and support regional and global peace and stability.
