Defense Minister Hamada left Japan on the night of the 30th to visit Hawaii.
He will meet with defense ministers from the United States and Australia and wants to further strengthen defense cooperation among the three nations, with China's growing influence over the Pacific island nations in mind.
Defense Minister Hamada will visit Hawaii for three days starting on the 30th, and will depart from Narita Airport around 8 p.m. on the 30th to meet face-to-face with U.S. Secretary of Defense Austin and Australian Defense Minister Mars on the 2nd Japan time. Did.
At the meeting, I would like to confirm that we will further strengthen the defense cooperation among the three countries, bearing in mind China, which is increasing its influence over the island nations of the Pacific.
This is the first time in about four months since Minister Hamada took office that the defense ministers of Japan, the United States, and Australia will meet in Singapore in June this year.
Minister Hamada said, "I would like to have a candid discussion on specific efforts to strengthen defense cooperation among the three countries for peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region."