Indo-Pacific “Four-Country Unity” is not a specific country Chief Cabinet Secretary October 14, 13:50
Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato, in connection with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi's caution against confirming the policy of uniting four countries, including Japan and the United States, toward the realization of a free and open Indo-Pacific. Recognized that it was not intended for a specific country.
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on the 6th of this month that Japan, the United States, Australia, and India's foreign ministers met to confirm their policy of uniting toward the realization of a free and open Indo-Pacific. We are planning to create a new NATO = North Atlantic Treaty Organization for the Pacific Ocean, "he said.
In connection with this, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato said at a press conference in the morning, "From the perspective that it is important to ensure peace and prosperity in the region and the world by realizing a free and open order based on the rule of law. We are working with various countries to realize a free and open Indo-Pacific. "
On top of that, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato said, "The meeting of four countries, including Japan and the United States, is a place to discuss a wide range of common issues such as the promotion of the Indo-Pacific, quality infrastructure, and maritime security. It is not intended for a specific country. "