Japan and Canada on Wednesday signed a memorandum to cooperate on the evacuation of their citizens during emergencies abroad.
The agreement was formalized in a ceremony in Tokyo, with Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and Canadian Ambassador to Japan Ian McKay in attendance.
Officials said the memorandum aims to ensure coordinated responses when security situations deteriorate in foreign countries, protecting the safety of citizens abroad.
This marks the third such agreement for Japan, following similar arrangements with South Korea and Australia.
The deal comes amid heightened tensions over Iran after recent US and Israeli military actions and ahead of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s scheduled visit to Japan starting Friday.
Japan and Canada have previously collaborated in evacuating citizens during international crises, including the Sudanese civil war in 2023 and security challenges in Haiti in 2024.
Officials emphasized that the agreement reflects a continued commitment to international cooperation and the protection of citizens during emergencies abroad.