"Strengthening Defense Ties: US, Japan, and Philippines Forge Strategic Partnerships in Indo-Pacific"

The leaders of Japan, the Philippines, and the United States have issued a joint vision statement, emphasizing their commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific and international order based on international law. They pledge to advance security and prosperity through trilateral cooperation in various sectors, including economic growth, critical and emerging technologies, climate partnership, and peace and security. The statement also addresses concerns about the South China Sea, East China Sea, Taiwan Strait, and the Korean Peninsula, while emphasizing the importance of democratic values, human rights, and gender equality.