Australia and Japan are set to ink an agreement that will take space missions to new heights, with the countries’ two leaders to hold a virtual meeting today. Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will hold a virtual meeting on Thursday where the countries are expected to sign a memorandum of co-operation between their space agencies and discuss health efforts to combat COVID-19.“The meeting presents a timely opportunity to reaffirm the shared principles, values and global outlook that reinforce one of Australia’s closest regional partnerships,” Mr Morrison said.“I also look forward to discussing with Prime Minister Abe opportunities to further deepen our defence and security ties.”
