Prime Minister Kishida and US President Joe Biden issued a joint statement following the Japan-US summit meeting.
Russia's military invasion of Ukraine is strongly condemned as "a cruel and unjustified invasion," and the deterrence and countermeasures of the Japan-US alliance, including "extended deterrence," with China and other countries strengthening supremacy behavior in mind. We are trying to strengthen our power.
We also confirmed that we will deepen cooperation in the economic field as well.
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The joint statement states that Japan and the United States are stronger than ever in history, and that their relationship is the cornerstone of a free and open Indo-Pacific region.
In addition, Prime Minister Kishida welcomed the United States' strategy in the region, while President Biden emphasized his unwavering involvement.
Russian military invasion of Ukraine
He said that Russia's military invasion of Ukraine was "the greatest threat to the international order, a cruel and unjustified invasion," and blamed Russia for its actions and took responsibility for the atrocities. I'm asking for it.
United Nations Security Council
In addition, President Byden was reformed after expressing deep concern about Russia's irresponsible actions as a permanent member of the UN Security Council and the abuse of veto rights, and saying that he decided to strengthen the UN. It was also included that the Security Council supported Japan as a permanent member of the Security Council.
China / Taiwan
On the other hand, China, which is strengthening its supremacy, strongly opposes the expansion into the East China Sea and the South China Sea, and also on human rights issues such as Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and Hong Kong, and the security agreement between China and the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific. He also expressed concern.
He also urges China to explicitly condemn Russia's military invasion of Ukraine, increase the transparency of its nuclear force, and contribute to the progress of nuclear disarmament.
Regarding Taiwan, he said, "There was no change in the basic positions of the two countries, and we reaffirmed the importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and promoted a peaceful solution to the cross-strait issue."
north korea
North Korea has been accused of progressing nuclear and missile development, including the launch of ICBM = intercontinental ballistic missile class, and demanded that it follow a UN resolution toward the complete denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, and the abduction issue. It is said that it has reconfirmed the involvement of the US side in the immediate resolution of.
Japan-US alliance
On the other hand, in the security field, Prime Minister Kishida will consider all options, including the ability to counter the threat of missiles, and will drastically strengthen Japan's defense capabilities, which will support a considerable amount of defense spending. President Biden said he strongly supported the decision to secure the increase.
In addition, President Biden reiterated the US involvement in Japan's defense, and to remain reliable and strong about "extended deterrence" that protects Japan by deterring US nuclear and conventional forces. It is said that it has confirmed the importance of the two countries and the significance of discussions between the two countries.
In addition, it has confirmed that Article 5 of the Japan-US Security Treaty will be applied to the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture, and that cooperation in new fields such as cyber and space will be accelerated.
IPEF
In addition, Prime Minister Kishida expressed his support for the IPEF-Indo-Pacific Economic Framework advocated by President Biden and welcomed the launch of discussions among participating countries for future negotiations.
In addition, the joint statement includes consideration of assistance to Asian countries in order to reduce Russia's dependence on energy, confirmation of measures for the new corona, and cooperation for a "world without nuclear weapons". It has been.
New capitalism
He exchanged views on the "new capitalism" advocated by Prime Minister Kishida and the economic policy of the Biden administration, and agreed that inequality would be resolved and that a policy to strengthen the middle class is needed in both countries.
semiconductor
After confirming that we will cooperate to protect and nurture important technologies and secure the toughness of the supply chain = supply network, we will establish a joint task force for the development of next-generation semiconductors, and ▽ They also agreed to cooperate further to strengthen economic security.
Economic version 2 plus 2
He said that he expressed his intention to hold a discussion between foreign affairs and economic ministers of both Japan and the United States, and the so-called "2 plus 2" framework of the economic version in July.
Multilateral trading system
Recognizing the importance of a multilateral trading system based on free and fair economic rules, through international frameworks such as G7 = 7 major countries and WTO = World Trade Organization, ▽ non-market policies and practices, ▽ He said he confirmed that he would work closely to deal with financial intimidation.
Forced labor and human rights
They agreed to reaffirm the moral and economic need to eliminate forced labor and work to increase the predictability of companies that respect human rights in the supply chain = supply network. is.
energy
In the energy field, as Russia's military invasion of Ukraine spreads the movement to reduce its dependence on Russian natural gas to G7 = seven major countries, Prime Minister Kishida will ease global supply restrictions. Emphasizing the role played by US LNG and liquefied natural gas, we welcomed investment by US industry to increase oil and natural gas production.
They agreed that Asian partners would consider helping to strengthen energy security to reduce their dependence on Russia.
universe
In the space field, cooperation in the international lunar exploration program "Artemis Program" led by the United States, such as reaffirming the common intention to include Japanese astronauts in manned and robotic lunar exploration. He said he had announced progress.