The government of Canada recently proposed a new “quadrilateral mechanism of cooperation” with Japan, South Korea, and the United States to boost its capability to address foreign threats.
The aim of the initiative is to enhance the defense capabilities of Canada against China and Russia, two countries that have been posing threats to Canada’s security interests.
The proposal involves the consolidation and expansion of the current trilateral relationship between Canada, Japan, and South Korea, with the support of the United States.
The four countries would liaise to upgrade their joint defense capabilities, intelligence sharing, and military training. This would offer Canada greater support and resources to tackle security threats in the region and beyond.
It should be recalled that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau discussed a similar proposal with Japan’s, Fumio Kishida, earlier this year. Meanwhile, Japanese officials have disclosed that they would only support the initiative if it is approved by all parties.
This implies that the proposal may face some challenges in gaining full approval from all the parties involved.
The proposed quadrilateral mechanism is seen as a significant move towards enhancing Canada’s security and defense capabilities.
Also, the initiative would help to strengthen Canada’s strategic partnerships with Japan, South Korea, and the United States, which could have important implications for regional and global security.
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