22 Apr 2022

Ardern ends trade mission with meeting Japan prime minister

From Checkpoint, 5:40 pm on 22 April 2022

Jacinda Ardern is wrapping up the final leg of her overseas mission after a pivotal sit-down with Japan's prime minister.

The two leaders met in Tokyo overnight and emerged with an agreement which will bolster security ties as the world grows more volatile.

The Prime Minister heads home tomorrow. Our deputy political editor Craig McCulloch is in Japan.