"Japanese Prime Minister Urges U.S. to Strengthen Alliance Amid Global Leadership Doubt"

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Source: Department of Defense
"Japanese Prime Minister Urges U.S. to Strengthen Alliance Amid Global Leadership Doubt"
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met with President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan to discuss strengthening the U.S. and Japan relationship, emphasizing the importance of their defense and security ties in the Indo-Pacific region. Both nations agreed to enhance security cooperation through upgrading alliance command and control, bolstering regional networked security, and deepening defense industry cooperation. The Defense Department stands ready to support the partnership with Japan and deliver on the agreements made by national leaders.

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