Sources from the Japanese government said that after the talks, they will hold a press conference to announce a joint statement on strengthening bilateral security cooperation. The Ministers will commit to enhance economic security cooperation and reinforce the supply chain to ensure stable supply of essential goods.
In November, 2021, Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and Philippine’s President Rodrigo Duterte agreed to hold security dialogues in the form of "2+2".
On April 8, the Japanese Prime Minister received Philippine ministers in Tokyo and expressed his hope that the two sides will continue to work together to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific region. The Philippines is the second ASEAN country to hold a 2+2 dialogue with Japan, after Indonesia.