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Signing of the Japan-New Zealand Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement and the Japan-New Zealand Information Security Agreement
December 19, 2025
On December 19, commencing at 11:40 a.m. in Tokyo, the Agreement between the Government of Japan and the Government of New Zealand Concerning Reciprocal Provision of Supplies and Services between the Self-Defense Forces of Japan and the New Zealand Defence Force ("Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement," or ACSA) and the Agreement between the Government of Japan and the Government of New Zealand on the Security of Information ("Information Security Agreement") were signed by Mr. MOTEGI Toshimitsu, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, and Hon. Judith Collins, Minister of Defence of New Zealand.Following the signing ceremony, the two ministers had a meeting.
- The Japan-New Zealand ACSA establishes a framework such as the settlement procedures for the reciprocal provision of supplies and services between the Self-Defense Forces of Japan and the New Zealand Defence Force. The Agreement will facilitate the smooth and prompt provision of supplies and services between the Self-Defense Forces of Japan and the New Zealand Defence Force. The Agreement will also promote their closer cooperation, and enable them to actively contribute to peace and security of the international community.
- The Japan-New Zealand Information Security Agreement stipulates measures in order for both receiving Parties to protect, in accordance with their respective national laws and regulations, classified information which is exchanged between the Governments of Japan and New Zealand and requires protection in the interests of national security. The Agreement will ensure appropriate protection of classified information shared between the two governments and will promote further beneficial information exchanges.
- During the meeting after the signing, the two ministers exchanged views on bilateral security cooperation, economic security, regional issues, and the importance of U.S. engagement in the Indo-Pacific region. The two ministers concurred on the importance of further strengthening security and defense cooperation between Japan and New Zealand as partners in promoting a "Free and Open Indo-Pacific".
(Reference) Attachment
- Japan-New Zealand ACSA (English (PDF)
/ Japanese (PDF) ) - Japan-New Zealand Information Security Agreement (English (PDF) / Japanese (PDF) )