After the inauguration of the Biden administration in the United States, the first meeting between Japan and the United States foreign ministers began earlier.
While confirming the unity between Japan and the United States toward the realization of a "free and open Indo-Pacific," it is expected that there will be an in-depth exchange of views on the rise of China.
The foreign ministers' meeting between Foreign Minister Motegi and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken began around 1:30 pm on the 16th at the Iikura Public Hall of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
At the meeting, while confirming the unity of Japan and the United States toward the realization of a "free and open Indo-Pacific," there was an in-depth exchange of opinions on China, which is rising military and economically by strengthening its marine expansion in the East China Sea and other areas. It is expected to be done.
In addition to issues common to the international community such as measures against the new coronavirus and climate change issues, it is expected that opinions will be exchanged on the situation in Myanmar and the North Korean issue, which are becoming tense due to the continued firing of security forces on citizens protesting the coup d'etat. Can be done.
At the meeting on the 16th, which is the first meeting for Minister Mogi, I would like to reaffirm the strong bond between the Japan-US alliance and build a personal relationship of trust with Secretary of State Blinken.