Both countries will endeavour to consult each other on cyber-related contingencies that may affect their sovereignty and regional security interests and consider measures in response.

The Strategic Cyber Partnership will be underpinned by a yearly Cyber Dialogue, to be next held in June in Tokyo.

“In an increasingly complex environment, the security of our digital networks is as vital as our physical borders,” Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.

“Cyber threats do not respect national boundaries, so this is why we must work together with key partners, such as Japan.

“Under the new Australia–Japan Cyber Partnership, we will work together to better address evolving cyber security threats, while also enhancing regional resilience, the security of critical technology, and collaboration with industry.”

Under the Australia-Japan Strategic Cyber Partnership, Australia and Japan have committed to a free, fair and secure cyberspace.

In addition, the partnership will strengthen public-private partnerships by regularising and enhancing information sharing between our governments and industry.

Both parties have committed to enhancing collaboration on critical technology security, including in relation to artificial intelligence, recognising that AI both strengthens the speed and scale of cyber attacks.

“This partnership reflects closer alignment between trusted partners in defending the digital domain,” according to Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong.

“Working side by side with Japan, we can better address evolving cyber security threats and build regional resilience.”