Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a meeting with Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi in Washington. The discussions focused on strengthening ties between the United States and Japan during the Trump Administration. Key topics included collaboration to address threats in the Indo-Pacific region and globally, particularly joint efforts against China's destabilizing actions.
The conversation also covered concerns regarding North Korea's political and security alignment with Russia, as well as China's support for Russia's defense industrial base. Secretary Rubio emphasized the enduring commitment of the United States to the U.S.-Japan Alliance, describing it as "the cornerstone of security and prosperity in the region."