Defense ministers from Japan, the United States, and South Korea agreed to strongly oppose attempts to change the status quo in the Indo-Pacific region with China in mind.
On the 12th, Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi will meet with China's Defense Minister Wei Fenghe and seek restraint on the move to strengthen marine advancement.
At the "Asia Security Council" held in Singapore, defense ministers from Japan, the United States, and South Korea met on the 11th, strongly condemning North Korea's repeated ballistic missile launches. , Consensus on resuming joint training to deal with this.
"When considering the situation in North Korea, it is more important than ever to work together," Defense Minister Kishi told reporters.
Meanwhile, ministers from Japan, the United States and South Korea strongly opposed any actions that attempted to change the status quo in the Indo-Pacific region with China in mind and heightened tensions, and emphasized the importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.
In addition, on the 11th, a ministerial meeting on defense in Japan, the United States and Australia was held, sharing serious concerns about the situation in the South China Sea and agreeing to strongly oppose China's allegations and activities regarding illegal maritime interests. ..
On the 12th, Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi will meet with China's Defense Minister Wei Fenghe for the first time, raise concerns about the move to strengthen marine advancement, and seek self-control.