Japan will stand by Australia on complex issues in Asia Pacific: Japanese Ambassador Shingo Yamagami

Sarah Basford Canales
Updated June 24 2021 - 6:26pm, first published 5:30pm
Japanese Ambassador to Australia Shingo Yamagami says Japan will be a "real friend" to Australia when "push comes to shove". Picture: Dion Georgopoulos
Japanese Ambassador to Australia Shingo Yamagami says Japan will be a "real friend" to Australia when "push comes to shove". Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

The Japanese Ambassador to Australia has told business and government leaders Japan will be a "real friend" to Australia amid rising tensions within the region.

Sarah Basford Canales

Sarah Basford Canales

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