EU-Japan Strategic Partnership Agreement

WHAT IS THE AIM OF THE DECISION AND OF THE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT (SPA)?

The SPA is the first-ever bilateral framework agreement between the EU and Japan. It aims to ensure closer political and economic cooperation on a whole host of bilateral, regional and multilateral issues.

Alongside specific policy areas, the SPA confirms the partners’ commitment to preserve international peace and security, and promote shared democratic values and principles.

The decision enables the signing of the SPA on behalf of the EU.

KEY POINTS

The wide-ranging SPA covers cooperation on: