In connection with the summit meeting between President Biden and Prime Minister Kishida to be held in Washington, D.C. on the 13th of this month, a senior White House official said that Japan and the United States should discuss how to respond to North Korea, which continues to develop nuclear weapons and missiles. , emphasized that Japan, the United States and South Korea are considering further military cooperation.
The Biden administration in the United States will discuss North Korea, which continues to develop nuclear and missiles, and the situation in Taiwan at the summit meeting between President Biden and Prime Minister Kishida in Washington, D.C., on the 13th of this month.
Kirby, the White House Strategic Communications Coordinator, told reporters on the 4th, "Amid heightened tensions over North Korea, joint exercises between Japan and the United States will likely continue. ' said.
After that, he said, "We will continue to explore ways to deepen military cooperation not only between Japan and the United States, but also between Japan, the United States, and South Korea. I would like you to keep a close eye on future developments." He stressed that the country is considering further military cooperation.
On the other hand, Kirby, Public Relations Coordinator, commented on Japan's revision of three security-related documents in order to drastically strengthen its defense capabilities, saying, "Japan's new approach to the security of not only the Japan-U.S. alliance, but the region as a whole. It has shown its commitment.It will contribute to regional security more than ever."