Economic version "2 plus 2" first meeting held on the 29th To strengthen Japan-US cooperation in the economic field

The US and Japanese governments will hold the first meeting of the so-called economic version of "2 plus 2" in Washington on the 29th of this month.

Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Hagita, who attends the meeting, expressed his intention to strengthen cooperation between Japan and the United States in the economic field in light of Russia's military invasion and China's increasing supremacy.

The first meeting of the economic version of "2 plus 2" by the Japanese and US governments was held in Washington on the 29th of this month, with Foreign Minister Hayashi and Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Hagita from Japan, and Secretary of State Brinken and Secretary of Commerce Lemond from the United States. Will attend.

At a meeting after the Cabinet meeting on the 26th, Minister Hagiuda said, "I would like to frankly exchange opinions on issues related to economic security such as supply chains and important emerging technologies, and use them for the next action." He expressed his thoughts on strengthening cooperation between Japan and the United States in the field.

At the meeting, in light of Russia's military invasion of Ukraine and China's intensifying supremacy, the global shortage of semiconductor supply networks will be strengthened, and the outflow and misuse of advanced technologies will be prevented. It is expected to discuss strengthening export control of the company and creating a framework to eliminate human rights issues such as forced labor from corporate activities.

The US and Japanese governments will issue a joint statement after the meeting, and it will be interesting to see if they can issue a message that is consistent with the issues surrounding economic security.

Foreign Minister Hayashi "I want to confirm close cooperation between diplomacy / security and the economy."

At a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, Foreign Minister Hayashi said, "We will discuss the competitiveness and resilience of both Japan and the United States from a strategic perspective toward maintaining and strengthening a free and open economic order. I would like to confirm the close cooperation between foreign affairs / security and the economy. The launch of "Economic Version 2 Plus 2" clarifies the recognition of both governments that diplomacy / security and the economy cannot be considered separately today. It is shown in. "

Minister Hayashi also said that he would meet with Secretary of State Antony Blinken individually during his visit to the United States. "I would like to take this opportunity to further strengthen the Japan-US alliance, which is the foundation of peace and prosperity in the international community."