The Prime Minister Of Japan Signs A Defence Agreement With The UK

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 11: Britain's Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, walks with Japan's Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida (L), after signing a defence agreement at the Tower of London on January 11, 2023 in London, England. Britain's Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak and his Japanese counterpart, Fumio Kishida, will sign a Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) which will establish rules about logistics and legal issues to lay the ground for increased joint military training and exchanges between the two countries. The defence pact is the latest move in Britains strategic tilt towards Asia which is intended to counteract Chinas growing military assertiveness in the region. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)