Telephone talks with US Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi agree to further strengthen the Japan-US alliance October 7, 11:08
Minister of Defense Kishi met with US Secretary of Defense Esper for the first time after taking office, and agreed to further strengthen the Japan-US alliance for regional stability in light of China's advance into the ocean.
The telephone conversation between Defense Minister Kishi and Secretary of Defense Esper lasted about an hour.
At the meeting, the Japan-US alliance will be further strengthened for regional stability based on the fact that China is strengthening its marine expansion in the East China Sea and South China Sea and that North Korea is improving its ballistic missile capabilities. It was a match.
In addition, Minister Kishi has been studying a plan to deploy escort vessels at sea as an alternative to the new interception missile system "Aegis Ashore", and has conveyed the idea of showing certain measures by the end of the year, including technical aspects. We have confirmed that we will work closely together.
After that, Minister Kishi said, "It was a very meaningful meeting. We would like to build a relationship of trust in the future to further strengthen the Japan-US alliance."
He also expressed his willingness to hold a meeting of defense ministers from Japan, the United States, Australia, and India, given that the foreign ministers' meetings were held.