Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Vice Foreign Minister Funakoshi Takehiro today, reaffirming the importance of the U.S.-Japan Alliance as a cornerstone of peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
The two officials discussed joint work to pursue a new golden era for U.S.-Japan relations, with Deputy Secretary Landau emphasizing the significance of strengthening coordination between the two nations. They also touched upon opportunities for cooperation around energy security and ways the United States and Japan can strengthen deterrence and expand security coordination to ensure peace and stability in the region.
The meeting highlighted the shared interest in promoting regional security and addressing common challenges, including the issue of abducted Japanese citizens by North Korean forces. Deputy Secretary Landau reaffirmed the United States’ unwavering support for Japan’s efforts to achieve an immediate resolution on this matter.
Furthermore, the two officials explored possibilities for enhanced cooperation with like-minded nations in the region, including the Republic of Korea and the Philippines, through various diplomatic channels. This approach aims to foster a more robust and resilient security architecture in the Indo-Pacific.
The talks between Deputy Secretary Landau and Vice Foreign Minister Funakoshi underscore the strong foundation of the U.S.-Japan Alliance, which remains a cornerstone of regional stability and cooperation. The two nations have consistently demonstrated their commitment to promoting peace, prosperity, and security in the Indo-Pacific, and this meeting marks an important step forward in that effort.