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US Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis meets with Japanese Defense Minister Friday in Tokyo to calm Tokyo's concerns over America's engagement in the region
. 19659002] "We are still in the midst of unprecedented talks with North Korea, but in this dynamic period, the old alliance between Japan and America remains strong," said Mattis, Friday (29/06). 2010). Mattis delivered the statement accompanied by the Japanese Minister of Defense Itsunori Onodera.
"It is clear that we remain firm."
Meanwhile, the United States agreed to resume joint military exercises with Japan. 19659002] Earlier this month, US President Donald Trump announced a suspension of joint exercises after holding a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, calling the practice "expensive" and "provocative". Onodera said that the exercise was "essential for the stability of the region."
The Japanese Defense Minister said that the United States and Japan should work together to disarm the entire region. North Korean weapons of mbad destruction, including Japan and South Korea feel threatened by North Korea's nuclear test
Mattis is in South Korea on Thursday (28/6/2018), where he affirmed The US commitment to the country's security "remains firm".
Earlier in China, Mattis met with President Xi Jinping and voiced concerns about militarization and freedom of navigation in the South China Sea. [uh]
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