Melon Diplomacy: A Fruitful Crisis?
The controversy surrounding Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's comments about melons gifted by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has sparked a diplomatic incident, with Tokyo intervening to quash the drama.
Japan's ambassador to Australia, Kazuhiro Suzuki, has played down the comments, framing them within the context of a relaxed atmosphere during Takaichi's visit to Australia in May.