Against the backdrop of supply shortages resulting from the Iran war, the import-dependent economies are stepping up their cooperation. They also want to coordinate more closely on security issues.
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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (left) and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (IMAGO / Kyodo News)
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