Iwaya Tells Rubio Japan Will Use Own Judgment to Strengthen Defense Capabilities; No Spending Figure Discussed

Iwaya Tells Rubio Japan Will Use Own Judgment to Strengthen Defense Capabilities; No Spending Figure Discussed

WASHINGTON — Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya held talks with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington on Tuesday.

Japan says it will increase defense spending 'on its own judgement'

Remarks by Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya come amid US pressure to beef up defense capabilities - Anadolu Ajansı