Minister of Defense Kishi made a speech at the Extended Defense Ministers' Meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, pointing out that the "Maritime Police Law," which allowed China to use weapons, is problematic under international law. , The peace and stability of the Taiwan Strait is important, and he expressed his hope for a peaceful solution to the problem through direct dialogue.
The ASEAN-Association of Southeast Asian Nations Extended Defense Ministers' Meeting was held in a video conference format with the participation of ministers in charge of defense from eight countries, including Japan, the United States, and China, in addition to the 10 ASEAN countries, and a speech was given by Minister of Defense Kishi. ..
In this, Minister Kishi said, "In the East China Sea and South China Sea, attempts to change the status quo against the background of power are continuing," with China in mind as it strengthens its advance into the ocean. He pointed out that the "Cast Guard Law," which was approved for use, had problems in terms of consistency with international law.
He added, "Peace and stability of the Taiwan Strait is also important for the international community, and I hope that the problems will be resolved peacefully through direct dialogue between the parties."
Minister Kishi also expressed his intention to promote security cooperation with countries that share values toward the realization of a "free and open Indo-Pacific."