In response to the launch of a ballistic missile by North Korea, Prime Minister Kishida held talks with Commander Aquilino, the top commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. He called for further cooperation between the two countries in response.
The meeting between Prime Minister Kishida and Commander Aquilino was hastily held at the Prime Minister's official residence on the afternoon of the 4th following the launch of a ballistic missile by North Korea on the morning of the 4th, and was attended by Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno and others.
At the outset, Prime Minister Kishida said, "Last week, North Korea launched ballistic missiles at an unprecedented frequency of four times in one week. "It poses a grave and imminent threat to Japan's security, and is a serious challenge to the international community that cannot be overlooked."
After that, "Japan and the United States are cooperating in various ways, such as diplomatic and security authorities, as well as the United States Forces in Japan and the Self-Defense Forces, but I would like to ask the Commander to give us his views on the analysis and future responses by Japan and the United States. I would like you to take care of me,” and called for further cooperation between Japan and the United States in future responses.