U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Campbell said that at the Japan-U.S. summit meeting scheduled for next month, there will also be discussions about AUKUS, a security framework created by the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, and technical cooperation with Japan. It has been revealed that it is a prospect.
AUKUS is a security framework established by the United States, together with the United Kingdom and Australia, with China in mind as it accelerates its maritime expansion.
Deputy Secretary of State Campbell told reporters in Tokyo on the 21st that Prime Minister Kishida will visit Washington next month and will hold a Japan-US summit meeting with President Biden at the White House. It is expected that there will also be discussions regarding technical cooperation.
AUKUS currently consists of two pillars: the first pillar is the deployment of nuclear submarines to Australia, and the second pillar is cooperation in advanced technology and industrial fields.
Deputy Secretary of State Campbell said he was aware of Japan's position on nuclear issues, and said that at the Japan-U.S. summit, they would "discuss the second pillar," and that opinions would be exchanged on cooperation in areas such as robotics and cyber. I showed you the outlook.
Regarding the second pillar, the Biden administration has taken a positive stance toward the participation of allies and friendly countries, including Japan.
Deputy Secretary of State Campbell stated, ``It is clear that there are areas where Japan can demonstrate its great capabilities in terms of security and technology,'' and expressed his expectations for Japan's cooperation.