Japan has launched an independent mission to NATO to enhance cooperation amid rising tensions from Russia, China, and North Korea. The mission is led by Osamu Izawa, succeeding ambassador Masahiro Mikami. High-level consultations were held to address regional security issues. Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba supports a NATO-like security framework in Asia, while Beijing expresses concerns over NATO's expanding partnerships in the Indo-Pacific. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)