Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu in Tokyo. During the meeting, Secretary Rubio congratulated Motegi on his recent appointment after Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae's election. He also emphasized the importance of the U.S.-Japan alliance for a free and open Indo-Pacific region.
According to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott, "Secretary Rubio congratulated Foreign Minister Motegi on his appointment following the historic election of Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae and reaffirmed the importance of the U.S.-Japan alliance in maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region. The Secretary and Foreign Minister discussed opportunities for economic collaboration, strengthening deterrence, and expanding security cooperation."
The discussions focused on ways to deepen economic ties between the two countries, enhance deterrence measures, and broaden security cooperation in the region.
