Japan Defense Minister Says US, S. Korea Cooperation 'Critical' for Security
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Japan defense minister says US, S. Korea cooperation 'critical' for security
SYDNEY — Japan's defense minister said on Tuesday that cooperation with South Korea and the United States was "critical" to regional security, after U.S. President Donald Trump seeded doubts in the Pacific region by downsizing joint drills with Seoul. Speaking on a visit to Australia, Shinjiro Koizumi came out strongly in support of joint security cooperation with its key defense backer Washington, and neighbour Seoul. "As Japan faces the most s…
The defense ministers of Australia and Japan condemned North Korea's development of nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles and expressed serious concern over its continued provocative actions.
"In the face of the most complex and difficult security environment facing Japan in post-war times, cooperation between Japan, the United States and South Korea is crucial to the peace and stability of the region," he said during a press conference, according to a statement from the Ministry of Defense.
According to a statement from Lee, the basic objective of the annual military exercises is not to "see someone as an opponent," but to "ensure the everyday lives of the people in security and peace." Japan's Minister of Defense Shinjiro Koizumi urged a continuation of the joint security cooperation with Washington and Seoul during a visit to Australia. The cooperation between Japan, the US and South Korea is "decisive for peace and stability in …
Japan’s Defense Minister spoke strongly in favour of security cooperation with Washington, his main ally in defense, and his neighboring Seoul. The post Japan claims that U.S.-South Korea cooperation is “fundamental” for regional security appeared first on NATIONAL.
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