The Japanese government is set to provide weather observation data to Pacific island nations and regions to assist in disaster preparedness, as reported by sources familiar with the matter.
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is scheduled to reveal this initiative during the upcoming July summit in Tokyo with leaders from the Pacific islands. The move is seen as part of Japan’s strategy to counter China’s increasing influence in the area.
The Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (PALM) is anticipated to issue a unified statement urging collaboration across various areas, including security measures.