The foreign ministers of Japan, the United States, and South Korea met, and the three countries will work closely together to achieve the complete denuclearization of North Korea, which is proceeding with nuclear and missile development, and strengthen regional deterrence through security cooperation and other measures. We confirmed our policy to strengthen our response capabilities.
The meeting was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 1 a.m. on the 23rd, Japan time, in conjunction with the G20 foreign ministers' meeting, and was attended by Foreign Minister Kamikawa, U.S. Secretary of State Blinken, and South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yeol. Did.
In this regard, Minister Kamikawa pointed out, ``As the international order based on the free and open rule of law faces challenges, strategic cooperation between Japan, the United States, and South Korea is more important than ever.''
At the meeting, Japan, the United States, and South Korea, which are members of the United Nations Security Council, will work closely together this year to cooperate on security issues toward the complete denuclearization of North Korea, which is proceeding with nuclear and missile development. We confirmed our policy to strengthen regional deterrence and response capabilities through such measures.
Minister Kamikawa also stated, ``We are seriously concerned about the military cooperation between North Korea and Russia, and we need to continue to closely monitor related developments.At the same time, the path is open for dialogue toward easing tensions.'' I did.
In addition, at the meeting, the two leaders reaffirmed the importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, with China in mind as it advances its maritime expansion, and opinions were also exchanged regarding the situation in the Middle East.