Japan PM leaves for U.S., Germany for summits amid security concerns. Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio departed for Washington on Wednesday to attend a NATO summit and address security challenges posed by Russia and China. During his five-day trip, Kishida will also visit Germany for talks with Chancellor Olaf Scholz, focusing on economic security. Kishida aims to reaffirm cooperation between NATO and Indo-Pacific partners. Despite not being a NATO member, Kishida will join the summit to show solidarity against Russia's invasion of Ukraine. He will also discuss regional security issues related to China's military assertiveness and North Korea's missile launches.