Takaichi and Macron discuss cross-strait peaceCORE VALUES: The two leaders said that there is a need to bolster supply chains for critical minerals, as there are concerns about tighter restrictionsBy Jake Chung / Staff writer, with CNAJapanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday issued a joint statement emphasizing the importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, and called for the peaceful resolution of cross-strait issues. French President Emmanuel Macron, right, and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visit Astroscale, a space venture company, in Tokyo yesterday. Macron said the two countries share core values, including support for a rules-based international order grounded in multilateral cooperation. The joint statement also emphasized the need to bolster supply chains for critical minerals. It said a roadmap would be developed to enhance economic security, including joint initiatives to ensure stable supplies of resources such as rare earths.

Source: Taipei Times April 02, 2026 17:47 UTC