US-Japan Foreign Minister confirms close cooperation in the Middle East situation September 16th 23:33
On the night of the 16th, Foreign Minister Mogi talked with the US Secretary of State Pompeio on the phone for the first time after taking office. We confirmed that we will work closely together in Japan and the United States.
In this situation, Foreign Minister Motegi stated that "the destabilization of the Middle East region is a serious problem for Japan" over the attacks on oil-related facilities in Saudi Arabia, and "strongly condemns terrorist attacks." ”And the Secretary of State Pompeio said,“ Evaluate the discourse. ”
The two agreed that the destabilization of the situation in the Middle East would affect the international economy, and confirmed that Japan and the United States would work closely together.
On the other hand, with the understanding that Korea decided to abolish the Japan-Korea Military Information Comprehensive Protection Agreement = “GSOMIA”, it was agreed that it is important to continue the cooperation between Japan, the United States and South Korea.
Mr. Motegi told reporters, “There is no such time as Japan-US-Korea cooperation is so important, including the North Korean issue, but it would be a big problem if the security-related cooperation could break.” Said.
Mr. Motegi also revealed that he had agreed at the Japan-US Foreign Ministers' Meeting held at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, USA later this month.