Japan is set to enhance its defence capabilities in response to the evolving security landscape in East Asia, as stated by the country’s foreign minister during a meeting with his U.S. counterpart on Tuesday, according to his spokesperson. The return of U.S. President Donald Trump has raised expectations that Washington may exert greater pressure on its allies to boost defense spending.
In light of concerns regarding China’s expanding military power and the threat posed by a nuclear-armed North Korea, Tokyo is embarking on a significant defense expansion.
Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya met with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and National Security Advisor Mike Waltz in Washington on Tuesday. Iwaya emphasized to Rubio and Waltz that Japan must persist in enhancing its defence capabilities due to the prevailing circumstances in East Asia, as reported by foreign ministry spokesperson Toshihiro Kitamura at a news conference in Washington.
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