Prime Minister Suga met with British Defense Minister Wallace, who is visiting Japan, and expressed his intention to welcome the carrier strike group's call to Japan, centered on the state-of-the-art aircraft carrier "Queen Elizabeth," in the security field. Confirmed close cooperation in.
In a face-to-face meeting, Prime Minister Suga said, "At the G7 Summit last month, the summit of the seven major countries confirmed the importance of cooperation with British Prime Minister Johnson in the areas of security and defense." ..
On top of that, the carrier strike group centered on the state-of-the-art aircraft carrier "Queen Elizabeth" sailing in the Indian Ocean is planning to call at Japan in September. Will be a symbol of a new stage, "he said.
"We would like to continue to work closely with each other so that the port of call to Japan will contribute to the realization of a free and open Indo-Pacific and the peace and stability of the region and the international community."
Defense Minister Wallace "Solidarity with British and Japanese Security"
In response, Defense Minister Wallace said, "Britain and Japan attach great importance to a free society and strongly believe in the rule of law. We must show solidarity in security to protect these values. We confirmed close cooperation in the field of security.