WASHINGTON -- Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and U.S. President Joe Biden are expected to agree at their upcoming summit to strengthen cooperation over "dual-use" technologies that can be utilized for both civilian and defense purposes, it has been learned.
In its rivalry for technological supremacy with China, the U.S. side has high hopes for Japan's capabilities in civilian technologies. Cooperation is envisioned in such areas as drones, artificial intelligence, robotics and quantum technology, several sources from both governments said.
This is believed to be the first time that bilateral promotion of dual-use technologies will be confirmed between the leaders of Japan and the United States. Kishida and Biden are scheduled to meet in Washington on Friday.
