Japan PM Takaichi mulls Britain, Italy visits before G7 in France in June

TOKYO – Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is considering traveling to Britain and Italy for leaders’ talks in June ahead of the Group of Seven summit in France, Japanese government sources said Wednesday.

Takaichi is expected to confirm cooperation in economic and national security areas and discuss ensuring safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz in meetings with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, the sources said.