epa11695251 Japan's Defense Minister Gen Nakatani (C) welcomes EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell (L) prior to their meeting at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo, Japan, 01 November 2024. Borrell is traveling to Japan before heading to South Korea. EPA/FRANCK ROBICHON/POOL

epa11695247 Japan's Defense Minister Gen Nakatani (R) shakes hands with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell prior to their meeting at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo, Japan, 01 November 2024. Borrell is traveling to Japan before heading to South Korea. EPA/FRANCK ROBICHON/POOL

epa11695246 Japan's Defense Minister Gen Nakatani (R) shakes hands with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell prior to their meeting at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo, Japan, 01 November 2024. Borrell is traveling to Japan before heading to South Korea. EPA/FRANCK ROBICHON/POOL