CANBERRA, ACT, May 4 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release:
Australia and Japan have reached an agreement to further strengthen energy security in our region.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi of Japan met in Canberra today and issued the Joint Statement on Energy Security.
Australia and Japan will work together to support the flow of essential goods - including fuel and gas - between our countries.
The two nations are also committed to working together to support continued energy security across the region.
Australia provides approximately one-third of Japan's energy supply, and it is our largest market for liquified natural gas.
Japan is also a reliable sup...