The government announced that the ministerial talks on foreign affairs and defense between Japan and the United States, the so-called "2 plus 2", will be held on the 7th of Japan time in a video conference format.
It is expected that they will exchange opinions on the direction of security and defense cooperation between the two countries.
The US and Japanese governments will hold a so-called "2 plus 2" ministerial talks on foreign affairs and defense with the participation of Foreign Minister Hayashi and Defense Minister Kishi from the Japanese side, and Secretary of State Brinken and Defense Minister Austin from the US side, on the morning of the 7th of Japan time. Announced that it will be held in a video conference system.
Initially, the "2 Plus 2" in both Japan and the United States was being adjusted to be held face-to-face in Washington, but due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection in the United States, it was held in a video conference system. ..
At this ministerial meeting, in addition to exchanging opinions on the direction of security and defense cooperation between Japan and the United States and the ideal way of cooperation toward the realization of a "free and open Indo-Pacific", the US military stationed in Japan agreed earlier. We also plan to confirm an increase in the burden on the Japanese side of expenses.
The Japanese government shared concerns about China, which is strengthening its expansion into the ocean, the importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, and awareness of security issues such as North Korea's nuclear and missile issues. We would like to further deepen the security cooperation between the United States and the United States.