Japan-US Defense Minister's Meeting “Coordination between Japan, the US and Korea is important, including GSOMIA” November 18, 16:50
Defense Minister Kono, who visits Thailand, meets with US Secretary of Defense Esper, and while North Korea repeats the launch of ballistic missiles, the Korea-Japan decision to abandon this week will invalidate Japan-Korea's comprehensive military information protection agreement this week. = We agreed that the cooperation between the three countries, including “GSOMIA”, is important.
Defense Minister Kono met with the US Secretary of Defense, Esper, on the 18th following the defense ministers' meeting on the 17th in Bangkok, Thailand.
In this, they say that the launch of ballistic missiles by North Korea is a serious threat to local security and, based on UN Security Council resolutions, called for full, verifiable and irreversible disposal of ballistic missiles of all ranges. I confirmed that I would go.
Based on the decision of the destruction of the Korean side, we will also exchange opinions on the Japan-Korea military information comprehensive protection agreement = “GSOMIA” that will expire on the 23rd of this week. Matched.
On the other hand, Minister Kono explained the dispatch of the Self-Defense Forces to the Middle East region, which the Japanese government is considering independently, while Espert expressed appreciation for contributing to the peace and stability of the region. is.
They also confirmed the importance of working together to gain local understanding in light of the fact that the Japanese side requested a cancellation while the US military in Japan conducted a parachute drill at Kadena Base in Okinawa last month.