membership of the UNSC. 17. Japan and the UK will continue to work together to counter serious and organised crime, including through sharing best practice; working to combat modern slavery globally; and active participation in the WePROTECT Global Alliance to end child sexual exploitation online. Areas of Cooperation The scope of security cooperation between Japan and the UK will include, but not be limited to, the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Exchange of strategic assessment and relevant information Joint exercises International peace cooperation activities including UN Peacekeeping operations Humanitarian assistance and disaster relief Overseas development Defence equipment and technology cooperation Disarmament, non-proliferation and export control of arms, dual-use items and technologies Capacity-building of developing countries Maritime security and safety including maritime domain awareness (MDA) and counter-piracy Coordinated international activities for countering terrorism and violent extremism, including aviation security Cyber security Space Prevention of sexual violence in conflict Women, Peace and Security Combating serious and organised crime, including modern slavery and online child sexual exploitation Major event security Implementation 1. Japan and the UK will develop an action plan with specific measures relating to above-mentioned bilateral security cooperation between relevant authorities. 2. Japan and the UK will annually convene their Foreign and Defence Ministers’ meeting, Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue, Defence Ministers’ meeting, and Foreign and Defence Director-General level consultation. 3. Japan and the UK will hold quarterly dialogues between their National Security 4