TOKYO, Aug. 8 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following highlight:

On August 8, commencing at 9:30 a.m. for approximately 25 minutes, Mr. ISHIBA Shigeru, Prime Minister of Japan, held a telephone Meeting with the Hon. Anthony Albanese, MP, Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Australia. The overview of the meeting is as follows:

At the outset, Prime Minister Ishiba expressed his welcome for the selection of the upgraded Japanese Mogami-class frigate by the Australian government, as their next general purpose frigate. He also stated to continue contributing together to the peace and stability of the Indo-Pacific region.

The two leaders exchanged views on various international affairs, including the economy and the Middle Eas...