Acting US Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan (L) and Japanese Defense Minister Takeshi Iwaya (Photo: AFP/VNA) |
Shanahan said the US wants to discuss with Japan to realize the Indo-Pacific strategy.
The two agreed to promote discussions to develop a detailed policy for Japan-US military cooperation to ensure their dominance in outer space and cyberspace. They stressed the importance of maritime freedom, peaceful resolution of maritime conflicts, and close collaboration with South Korea to denuclearize North Korea.