Japan-Australia Finance Ministers Sign Cooperation Memorandum and Hold First Dialogue
Overview
Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama and Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers signed a memorandum of cooperation on the Japan-Australia Finance Ministers’ Dialogue and held the first dialogue in Tokyo. The ministers discussed economic affairs, international cooperation, and other topics, and confirmed their intention to further deepen cooperation between the two countries. The English text of the memorandum and a provisional Japanese translation are provided.
Key points
- The finance ministers of both countries signed a memorandum of cooperation on the dialogue.
- On the same day the memorandum was signed, the first Japan-Australia Finance Ministers’ Dialogue was held in Tokyo.
- The two ministers confirmed their intention to further deepen cooperation between the two countries.
Overview
The Ministry of Finance announced the signing of a memorandum of cooperation on the Japan-Australia Finance Ministers’ Dialogue and the holding of the first dialogue.
Impact
The two ministers confirmed their intention to further deepen cooperation between the two countries.
Details
On October 5, 2026, Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama and Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers signed the memorandum of cooperation and held the first dialogue in Tokyo with both ministers in attendance.
At the dialogue, they exchanged views on macroeconomics, economic security, investment cooperation, international cooperation, and other topics. The full memorandum is available in English and as a provisional Japanese translation.