The National Security Council of Japan had its first meeting under Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's new cabinet. Top officials gathered to discuss the country's security and foreign policies in response to evolving regional threats and pressures. While the specifics of the discussed policy matters remain undisclosed, the meeting emphasized Kishida's commitment to national security.

The advent of a new cabinet in Japan is watched keenly by the public, as it often signifies policy shifts on multiple fronts including national security. Citizens also typically look at the National Security Council's meetings as indicators of the government's stance on international relations, especially given the country's delicate geopolitical location.

The equivalent in the U.S. would be the first National Security Council meeting under a new President− an equally anticipated event that is usually seen as setting the tone for a new administration's foreign and security policy.