Prime Minister of Japan, Fumio Kishida, transmitted this Friday to the president of U.S, Joe Biden, his concern about nuclear advances in China and the danger they can pose in the Indo-Pacific region.
A high-ranking US government official explained in a telephone press conference that Biden and Kishida held a 90-minute virtual meeting, which is their second meeting after meeting in Glasglow in November during COP26.
The source explained that the two had “a very in-depth discussion” about their perspectives on China and his desire to “promote and defend a free and open Indo-Pacific”.
In that sense, they shared their concerns about Beijing’s “intimidation” of its neighbors.
“The prime minister was particularly concerned about the nuclear advance in China and what it means for regional security,” the official said.
Given this situation, Biden reiterated to Kishida “his determination to fundamentally strengthen Japan’s defense capabilities to reinforce deterrence against common threats” and praised his decision to increase defense spending, according to a White House statement.
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According to the note, both rejected Beijing’s attempts to change the “status quo” in the East China Sea and the South China Sea. China, and stressed the importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.
In addition, Biden affirmed that article V of the Mutual Security Treaty applies to Senkaku, given the continued incursions of Chinese ships in waters near these islands, which are under Japanese control, although China and Taiwan claim their sovereignty over the area.
This treaty between EE. UU. Y Japan It enshrines mutual defense against an armed attack.
Kishida expressed to Biden his intention to host a meeting of the “quad” next spring, a group made up of India, Australia, Japan Y EE. UU. revived by Biden in the context of the dispute with China in the region, which the US president agreed to attend.
Regarding North Korea, the official stressed that Biden has made it clear that Washington will work closely with South Korea and Japan on future steps to deter Pyongyang from further provocations, including the recent launch of ballistic missiles.
Likewise, the US official explained that there was harmony between the two political leaders regarding “the Russian challenges” against Ukraine.
Another of the topics that they analyzed was economic ties and, in this sense, they announced the inauguration of a forum, baptized as “Two plus two” and that will include the participation of the heads of Foreign Affairs and Trade, which will focus on sectors such as technology and supply chains.
Biden and Kishida agree that “close collaboration between Japan Y EE. UU. It will be essential,” said the official, who added that this cooperation ranges from semiconductors and energy, to climate change. (EFE)
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