In a meeting with Vietnam's Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi, he strongly opposed such attempts, stating that "one-sided attempts to change the status quo by force are becoming more serious" with China in mind as it strengthens its marine expansion. We agreed to strengthen cooperation.
The meeting was held at the Ministry of Defense on the 23rd, and Minister of Defense Kishi said, "The security environment surrounding both Japan and Vietnam is becoming more severe and uncertain, and in the East China Sea and the South China Sea, with China in mind as it strengthens its marine expansion. Attempts to unilaterally change the status quo by force are becoming more serious. "
They strongly opposed these attempts and agreed to strengthen cooperation to maintain the existing international order based on the rule of law.
In addition, based on the agreement signed in September, the two Ministers confirmed that they will accelerate discussions toward the transfer of defense equipment such as ships and cooperate in areas such as cyber security.