Tokyo, June 8 (Jiji Press)–Japan, the United States and the Philippines agreed Monday to bolster their cooperation over maritime security. At a meeting held in Manila, officials of the three countries discussed the situation in the South China Sea, where China continues its coercive behavior, and reaffirmed their stance of strongly opposing unilateral attempts to change the status quo. It was the second such meeting among the three nations. The first meeting took place in 2024. From Japan, senior officials of the Foreign Ministry, the Defense Ministry and the Japan Coast Guard attended the latest meeting. END [Copyright The Jiji Press, Ltd.]
Japan, U.S., Philippines to Boost Maritime Security Cooperation
Related Posts
G7 Committed over Fertilizers amid Middle East Turmoil
Tokyo, June 8 (Jiji Press)–Agriculture ministers of the Group of Seven major industrialized nations on Monday reaffirmed their commitment regarding fertilizer supplies amid the Middle East turmoil. In an extraordinary meeting held online, the ministers from Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan
Japan to Ease Bank Capital Adequacy Requirements
Tokyo, June 8 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Financial Services Agency announced on Monday a plan to conditionally ease capital adequacy requirements for banks in order to encourage investments in companies. For joint investments with government-backed financial institutions, which are seen as carrying lower risks
