Australia, Japan Sign Historic Defence Deal

The leaders of Australia and Japan have signed a historic defence treaty that Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison says would contribute to a secure and stable Indo-Pacific as China expands its military and economic clout in the region. <br />The treaty called the Reciprocal Access Agreement was signed during a virtual summit between Morrison and his Australian counterpart, Fumio Kishida on Thursday. <br />Morrison called the signing of the RAA a pivotal moment for Australia and Japan that will form an important part of the two countries’ response to the uncertainty they now face.