Foreign Minister Hayashi met with Australia's Foreign Minister Payne over the phone over the security agreement between China and the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific, sharing concerns that it could affect security in the Pacific region. Was confirmed to be transmitted to the Solomon Islands.
China and the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific have announced that they have signed a security agreement this month, and the Chinese side will cooperate in maintaining social order, humanitarian assistance and responding to natural disasters.
Foreign Minister Hayashi will meet with Australian Foreign Minister Payne on the phone on the 28th to share concerns that it could affect the security of the entire Pacific region and convey the united position of the two countries to the Solomon Islands. I confirmed that.
We also agreed to deepen cooperation between Japan and Australia and comrades who share values in the island countries of the Pacific Ocean, including the Solomon Islands.
In addition, the two Foreign Ministers agreed to continue to cooperate closely with Japan and Australia, including the framework of the four countries of Japan, the United States, Australia and India to be held in Japan next month, and the opportunity for a quad summit.