Japan should cooperate AUKUS in cyber security AI quantum technology

Tokyo – Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has welcomed the AUKUS deal between Australia, the United States and Britain and called on Japan to establish cooperation with the group. Abe suggested that there should be cooperation in the areas of cyber security, artificial intelligence and quantum technology. He also cited the significance of AUKUS deal for the stability of the Indo-Pacific region.

In September, the United States, Britain, and Australia announced a comprehensive defence cooperation agreement. It was in response to China‘s hegemonic actions in the Indo-Pacific region. The deal includes cooperation in nuclear submarines, long-range missiles, cyber technology, artificial intelligence and quantum technology. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Australian leaders have said that the AUKUS Deal would not be limited, and other countries can participate in cooperation on various issues.

Against this background, the statement of the former Japanese Prime Minister is noteworthy. “If we want to keep the Indo-Pacific region free and open, it is important to increase cooperation with like-minded countries. With that in mind, the AUKUS deal is welcome. Efforts are necessary for cooperation in various sectors for the stability of the Indo-Pacific region. Japan also should cooperate within the framework created by the AUKUS deal. Japan could partner in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and quantum technology”, former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said.

At this time, the former Japanese Prime Minister warned that the security situation in the Indo-Pacific region is grave. Abe urged Japan to take security and defence cooperation with countries in the region to new heights to combat the situation. To further explain his stand on this, he also mentioned the partnership with Australia and the ‘Quad‘ group.

Although Shinzo Abe did not mention China in his statement, sources claimed that the statements were directed at China. Abe had pursued an aggressive policy against China during his tenure as Prime Minister. Although Abe no longer serves as Prime Minister, he is known as a leader who wields influence over the ruling party and the government. Therefore, his statement regarding the AUKUS deal is essential.