TOKYO: NATO's chief on Wednesday applauded Japan's plan to double its defense spending, saying that the pledge reflected the country's resolve for greater security involvement in a volatile world.

Speaking in Tokyo, Jens Stoltenberg said Japan's renewed focus on security made the nation "even more" of a partner "for peace."

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