Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan, Toshimitsu Motegi: I sent a video address to the 32nd "Japan-US Security Dialogue".
This dialogue brought together experts, young researchers, and government officials from Japan and the United States for candid and substantive discussions on the Japan-US security system.
The key points of my video address in Japanese are as follows: The current world is in a major historical transformation period over the medium to long term, with increasing geopolitical competition, the rise of the Global South, and accelerated technological innovation.
The status of the Japan-US alliance as the cornerstone of peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region has not changed at all. As I confirmed with Secretary of State Rubio, we will further strengthen the deterrent power and response capabilities of the Japan-US alliance and expand cooperation in a wide range of areas including economic security.
The Japanese government is advancing various revisions and reviews, including the National Security Strategy.
At the same time, we are discussing how to adapt the "Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP)" concept to the changing times by comprehensively considering perspectives such as diplomacy, intelligence, defense, economy, and technology, thereby contributing to the peace and stability of the region and the international community.
I look forward to receiving positive opinions and suggestions from experts in the field of Japan-US security at this dialogue, and I hope it will become a valuable opportunity to further strengthen the intellectual foundation supporting the Japan-US alliance.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1855159492605961/
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