[HIGHLIGHTS] Next week's Japan-U.S. leaders will discuss the state of command and control between the Self-Defense Forces and the U.S. Forces in Japan?

Next week's Japan-U.S. leaders will discuss the state of command and control.

Prime Minister Kishida plans to aim to improve the deterrence and response capabilities. Talks also focused on economic security cooperation, including research and development of cutting-edge technologies such as semiconductors, AI, and quantum technology. Opinions were also exchanged regarding collaboration, and the results are scheduled to be announced in the form of a joint statement in the U.S.-Japan summit meeting next week.