Washington, Jan. 15 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday reaffirmed close cooperation between their countries under the bilateral alliance. They met for some 50 minutes at the U.S. Defense Department in a Washington suburb. Asked by reporters whether responses to China were discussed, Koizumi said, “I can’t comment on details.” At the meeting, Koizumi stressed that the Japan-U.S. alliance is firm and unwavering, and asked Washington to cooperate for a U.S. trip planned this spring by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. Hegseth quoted U.S. President Donald Trump as saying that the U.S.-Japan alliance is one of the most significant bilateral relationships in the world. The Pentagon chief highly evaluated Japan’s efforts to increase its defense spending. Koizumi also held a meeting with U.S. Vice President JD Vance at the White House. This is Koizumi’s first visit to the United States since he took office last October. END [Copyright The Jiji Press, Ltd.]
Japan, U.S. Defense Chiefs Reaffirm Close Cooperation
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Japan, U.S. Defense Chiefs Reaffirm Close Cooperation
Washington, Jan. 15 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday reaffirmed close cooperation between their countries under the bilateral alliance. They met for some 50 minutes at the U.S. Defense Department in a Washington suburb.
