Defense Minister Kono to meet with US Secretary of Defense in Guam on 29th August 14:24
As China intensifies its military activities in the South China Sea and other countries, Defense Minister Kono announced on September 29 that he will visit Guam in the United States and talks with Secretary of Defense Esper regarding the situation in the region and security cooperation. He expressed his desire to exchange opinions.
Defense Minister Kono announced at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting that he will visit Guam, USA on the 29th, and will meet with Secretary of Defense Esper on the 29th, as the first foreign visit in about half a year.
After that, "I would like to exchange opinions firmly on how to deepen Japan-US security cooperation in various fields, including new areas such as space, cyber, and electromagnetic waves, and the international situation centered on the regional situation." Said.
In addition, based on the abandonment of deployment of the new interceptor missile system "Aegis Ashore" in both Yamaguchi and Akita prefectures, "I would like to discuss future ways of defense cooperation between Japan and the United States, including missile defense." ..
On the other hand, Minister Kono said that China should launch ballistic missiles and intensify its military activities in the South China Sea, saying "No action should be taken to increase military tension. A one-sided change in the status quo is unacceptable in the current international order."