Pakistan, May 4 -- Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is set to hold key talks with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Canberra on Monday, with energy security and critical minerals expected to dominate discussions. The meeting comes as both countries seek to strengthen supply chains amid global uncertainty. Cooperation on liquefied natural gas and rare earths is a central focus of the agenda.

Australia remains a major supplier of liquefied natural gas to Japan, making energy stability a shared strategic priority. Japan has been closely monitoring risks in the global gas market, including potential supply disruptions and export policy pressures. Both sides are expected to reaffirm long-term energy cooperation during the tal...