Japan, the United States, and South Korea held talks at the level of vice ministers of foreign affairs.
Foreign Ministry Vice-Minister Mori, US Deputy Secretary of State Sherman, and South Korea's First Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Cho Hyun-dong held talks at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Iikura Embassy on the 26th.
In this meeting, the three leaders shared the recognition that North Korea's frequent ballistic missile launches are a clear and serious challenge to the international community, and the possibility of further provocative actions, including nuclear tests. We agreed on a policy of close cooperation.
In addition, regarding the situation in Ukraine, it was confirmed that Russia's claim that Ukraine is preparing to use a so-called "dirty bomb" is false and unacceptable.
Furthermore, regarding China, they shared the recognition that attempts to unilaterally change the status quo by force in the East China Sea and the South China Sea are unacceptable, and shared the view that they will closely monitor the movements of Xi Jinping's leadership in his third term.
At the joint press conference, Vice-Minister Mori said, "As the security environment rapidly becomes more severe, cooperation among the three countries is becoming more and more important. I want to let you," he said.
“Japan and South Korea are strong and close allies,” Sherman said.
“We have confirmed that if North Korea conducts its seventh nuclear test, an unprecedentedly strong response will be necessary,” said Cho. said.