Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi met with defense ministers from the United States and Australia, shared serious concerns about the situation in the South China Sea, and made a joint statement that included strong opposition to China's allegations and activities regarding illegal maritime interests. Announced.
Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi, Defense Minister Austin of the United States, and Defense Minister Mars of Australia, who are visiting Singapore to attend the "Asia Security Council," met on the afternoon of the 11th and issued a joint statement.
Among them, Mr. 3 said that he strongly opposes intimidating and one-sided actions that raise tensions by trying to change the current situation, concerned about the increasingly severe security environment of the East China Sea, with China's advance into the ocean in mind. ..
They also shared serious concerns about the situation in the South China Sea and agreed to strongly oppose China's allegations and activities regarding illegal maritime interests.
He emphasizes the importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and promotes a peaceful solution to the cross-strait issue.
In addition, Mr. 3 confirmed that they will proceed with concrete and practical efforts to ensure the safety and stability of the Indo-Pacific region.
Specifically, in addition to strengthening joint training by the Self-Defense Forces, the US Army, and the Australian Army to improve responsiveness, the Self-Defense Forces made possible by security-related laws have a mission of "protecting weapons, etc." to protect ships of other countries. Is the first of the activities of the three countries.