Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is looking to strengthen her personal rapport with her Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi. © Reuters
Both female leaders with strong conservative credentials, the meeting is also expected to be an opportunity to deepen their personal relationship.
Meloni's visit to Japan will be her first since February 2024.
Japan and Italy, along with Britain, are working on the joint development of next-generation fighter jets.
When Takaichi, who became prime minister in October, and Meloni visited South Africa for the Group of 20 leaders' summit last month, they were seen hugging each other.
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