Japan and Italy are strengthening their technological and critical minerals cooperation, aiming to diversify supply chains and reduce over-reliance on China. This collaboration includes supporting Japan's semiconductor venture Rapidus and an Italian chip design firm, as well as joint efforts in space debris management and satellite data analysis. The agreement was made during a meeting between Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Japanese Minister Sanae Takaichi, marking the 160th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations. AI
RANK_REASON The cluster details a significant international policy agreement between two nations focused on critical technology and resource supply chains. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]
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