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Japan, UK agree to cooperate on offshore wind, next-gen reactor

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Japan, UK agree to cooperate on offshore wind, next-gen reactor

Takaichi and Starmer issue economic security declaration for supply chains

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi attend a business roundtable meeting in London on June 14. (Reuters/Pool)

TAKAKO GAKUTO and TOMOHIRO EBUCHI

June 15, 2026 00:30 JST

Updated on June 15, 2026 03:21 JST

LONDON — The Japanese and U.K. prime ministers on Sunday issued an economic security declaration to deepen supply chain cooperation and agreed to jointly pursue energy development, including offshore wind power and next-generation nuclear reactors.

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