Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida expresses his desire to cooperate with South Korea, the Philippines, and even engage with North Korea to promote regional security. This comes ahead of a planned summit with US President Joe Biden to discuss ways to counter China's growing influence in Asia.
TOKYO - Japan ese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Friday said he wanted to cooperate with South Korea and the Philippines , allies shared with the US, and even engage with North Korea to promote regional security ."The current security environment is tough and complex, and we are at a turning point in history," Kishida said in a group interview. " Cooperation between Japan and the United States and like-minded countries is a very important issue," he added.
"Close cooperation between Japan, the U.S., and the Philippines is crucial for a free and open order based on the rule of law and for economic prosperity in the region," Kishida said.Japan last year delivered four air defense radars to the Philippines and is negotiating a reciprocal access agreement with Manila that would make it easier for Japanese troops to train there.
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