The head of the Pentagon discussed cooperation with colleagues from Japan and South Korea

This is stated in the message of the Pentagon.

"Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with Defense Secretary of the Republic of Korea Seo Wook today to reaffirm the unbreakable alliance between the United States and the Republic of Korea and to highlight the importance of close cooperation between the two countries ... Both sides agreed on the importance of maintaining an effective joint defense policy," said a Pentagon spokesman. John Kirby.

During the telephone conversation, the parties also discussed views on security issues on the Korean Peninsula and a wide range of defense topics.

"Lloyd Austin spoke by phone with Japanese Defense Secretary Nobuo Kishi today, highlighting American support for the alliance between the United States and Japan and its importance in maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region," the Pentagon said.

Earlier, the head of the Pentagon Lloyd Austin said that the United States does not seek a conflict with China.