Confirmation of cooperation with the intention of entering China into the ocean Deputy Minister Sato and US Secretary of Defense August 7, 18:55
Deputy Foreign Minister Sato and US Secretary of Defense Esper met to share serious concerns about the situation in the East and South China Seas, with China intensifying its advance into the ocean, and confirmed close cooperation between Japan and the United States. On the other hand, Vice Minister Sato told the idea of making a comprehensive judgment over the voluntary coalition in the Holmes Strait in the Middle East that the United States is seeking to participate.
At the beginning of the meeting, Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Sato said, “The Japan-US alliance is the cornerstone of peace, security and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific, and Japan will contribute to strengthening deterrence.”
In response, the US Secretary of Defense, Esper, responded, “Japan and the United States share many security issues, such as North Korea ’s threat and China ’s destabilization.” .
On top of that, the two sides agreed to share serious concerns and strongly oppose the unilateral and intimidating attempts to change the situation in the East and South China Seas, with China intensifying ocean expansion. We confirmed that Japan and the United States will continue to work closely together.
On the other hand, Secretary Esper explained the voluntary coalition to secure the safety of the Holmes Strait in the Middle East, which the United States is seeking to participate in, including the situation in Iran. We conveyed thought to judge.