Secretary Blinken's Call with Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi

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Office of the Spokesperson
January 26, 2021

The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price:

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi. During the call, the Secretary and the Foreign Minister affirmed that the U.S.-Japan Alliance is the cornerstone of peace, security, and prosperity for a free and open Indo-Pacific region and across the globe. Secretary Blinken highlighted the importance of continued U.S.-Japan-Republic of Korea cooperation and stressed President Biden's pledge to strengthen U.S. alliances and engage with the world again.