Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken held a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru in Tokyo. The meeting, according to Spokesperson Matthew Miller, focused on several key international issues and the strengthening of bilateral relations.
During the discussions, Secretary Blinken expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Ishiba for Japan's leadership on pressing global matters. He commended Japan's efforts to foster stronger ties with the Republic of Korea (ROK) and stressed the significance of continued trilateral cooperation between the U.S., Japan, and ROK.
The leaders also addressed concerns regarding China's activities in the South China Sea, which they described as dangerous and destabilizing. They emphasized the importance of maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait as essential for international security and prosperity.
In addition to these topics, Secretary Blinken reaffirmed "the United States’ ironclad commitment to the defense of Japan" and reiterated commitments to deepening economic and trade relations between the two nations.
