TOKYO — Japanese and US defense chiefs and top diplomats will meet in Tokyo on Sunday for talks aimed at further bolstering their military cooperation, including by upgrading the command and control of US forces and strengthening American-licensed missile production in Japan, amid a rising threat from China.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will join their Japanese counterparts, Yoko Kamikawa and Minoru Kihara, at the Japan-US Security Consultative Committee, known as '2+2' security talks, to reaffirm their alliance following President Joe Biden 's withdrawal from the November presidential race.
Ahead of the 2+2 talks, Kihara met with Austin and South Korean Defense Minister Shin Won-sik for their first trilateral defense talks hosted by Tokyo and signed a memorandum based on their June agreement in Singapore that institutionalizes their regular high-level talks, joint exercises and other exchanges.Defense officials said the memorandum serves as the basis for future defense cooperation among the three countries despite possible changes of leadership, while showcasing their unity.
Security Talks Focus On Bolstering Military Cooperation Amid Rising China Threat
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