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December 2024 - Japan Special Weapons News
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- Joint Statement from the Quad Foreign Ministers Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of Quad Cooperation US Dept. of State 30 Dec 2024 -- The following is the joint statement released by the Secretary of State of the United States of America and the Foreign Ministers of Australia, India, and Japan. The Quad is a diplomatic network of four countries committed to supporting a free and open, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific that is inclusive and resilient.
- Government of the United States of America - Government of Japan Guidelines for Extended Deterrence US Dept. of State 26 Dec 2024 -- "The Alliance faces an increasingly severe strategic and nuclear threat environment. The Government of Japan and the Government of the United States of America are committed to reinforcing extended deterrence in order to promote regional stability and deter the outbreak of conflict."
- Japan seeks better ties with China ahead of second Trump term VOA 26 Dec 2024 -- Japan and China are seeking to improve relations ahead of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House, but analysts say Beijing's aggressive military activities across the Indo-Pacific region will make it hard for the sides to reduce longstanding tensions.
- Talks between Chinese, Japanese foreign ministers friendly, active and positive, says Chinese FM spokesperson Global Times 26 Dec 2024 -- The talks between Chinese and Japanese foreign ministers were friendly, active and positive, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Thursday, in response to media inquiries about the talks between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Japanese Minister for Foreign Affairs Takeshi Iwaya on Wednesday.
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the Prime Minister of Japan Discussed Continued Support for Ukraine President of Ukraine 25 Dec 2024
- Joint Statement on Afghanistan US Dept. of State 20 Dec 2024 -- Special Envoys and Representatives for Afghanistan of Canada, the European Union, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Norway, the Republic of Korea, Switzerland, Türkiye, the United Kingdom, and the United States met in Geneva on December 16, 2024 to discuss the situation in Afghanistan.
- In Tokyo, Lithuania and Japan agree to strengthen strategic partnership Lithuania MFA 18 Dec 2024 -- On 17 December, Lithuania and Japan held bilateral political consultations in Tokyo to review the Strategic Partnership between Japan and Lithuania for the first time.
- PH-Japan RAA to 'firmly contribute' to regional secure, peace Philippine News Agency 17 Dec 2024 -- The future Philippine-Japanese reciprocal access agreement (RAA) would not only boost the already robust security cooperation between the two states but also help contribute to regional peace and security, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said.
- Joint U.S.-ROK-Japan Symposium on Countering DPRK Illicit Maritime Activities US Dept. of State 17 Dec 2024 -- The U.S. Department of State, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea (ROK), and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan co-hosted a Joint U.S.-ROK-Japan Maritime Industry Symposium on Countering DPRK Illicit Maritime Activities in Singapore on December 17, 2024. The
- Chinese FM spokesperson responds to reports of Japanese foreign minister's upcoming visit to China Global Times 16 Dec 2024 -- In response to a question regarding the reported upcoming visit of the Japanese Foreign Minister to China and planned talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Chinese FM spokesperson Lin Jian stated on Monday that China values maintaining dialogue and communication with Japan at all levels and in various fields, and is willing to work together with Japan to promote China-Japan relations.
- Senate ratifies PH-Japan RAA, 16 other bills Philippine News Agency 16 Dec 2024 -- Senators on Monday unanimously approved Senate Resolution No. 1248 which concurs to the ratification of the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) between the Philippines and Japan.
- Philippines ratifies defense pact with Japan, amid China tensions Radio Free Asia 16 Dec 2024 -- Under a defense treaty newly ratified by the Philippine Senate, Japan and the Philippines can deploy troops on each other's soil for military exercises, as the two allied nations contend with territorial challenges from China.
- Joint Statement from Foreign Ministers Condemning DPRK-Russia Cooperation European External Action Service (EEAS) 16 Dec 2024 -- The text of the following statement was released by the Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Republic of Korea, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the High Representative of the European Union.
- PM call with G7 leaders: 13 December 2024 Gov.UK 13 Dec 2024
- Joint Statement on the Japan – U.S. CBRN Defense Policy Dialogue DoD 13 Dec 2024 -- Mr. Ueda Koji, Deputy Director General, Defense Policy Bureau, Japan Ministry of Defense, and Mr. Richard Johnson, U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear and Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Policy, held a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Defense Policy Dialogue in Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 11.
- U.S.-Japan Extended Deterrence Dialogue US Dept. of State 12 Dec 2024 -- Japan hosted the United States for an Extended Deterrence Dialogue (EDD) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan on December 10-12, 2024.
- PH-US-Japan maritime talks flag 'unlawful' Chinese behavior in SCS Philippine News Agency 11 Dec 2024 -- The Philippines, United States and Japan raised "serious concerns" over China's repeated blocking and harassment of Philippine vessels in the West Philippine Sea during their inaugural trilateral maritime talks in Japan.
- Assistant Secretary Kritenbrink's Participation in the Second Trilateral Indo-Pacific Dialogue with Republic of Korea (ROK) and Japan US Dept. of State 11 Dec 2024
- The Inaugural United States-Japan-Philippines Trilateral Maritime Dialogue US Dept. of State 10 Dec 2024 -- On December 10, Japan hosted the inaugural United States-Japan-Philippines Maritime Dialogue in Tokyo, Japan.
- The USS Green Bay Arrives in San Diego after a Decade in Japan US Navy 10 Dec 2024 -- The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) arrived Dec. 9 in its new homeport of San Diego from Sasebo, Japan.
- Assistant Secretary Kritenbrink's Trilateral Meeting with Counterparts from the Republic of Korea and Japan Concerning Developments in the DPRK US Dept. of State 09 Dec 2024 -- Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Kritenbrink met with Japan's Director General Namazu Hiroyuki and Republic of Korea (ROK) Vice Foreign Minister Cho Koo-rae on December 9 to discuss concerning developments in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).
- JMSDF Fleet Air Force, U.S. Navy's Task Force 70 sign memorandum to increase bilateral electronic attack capability US Navy 09 Dec 2024 -- Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) Vice Adm. Koji Kaneshima, Commander, Fleet Air Force (CFAF), and U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Greg Newkirk, Commander, Task Force (CTF) 70, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to increase bilateral operations between the forces' electronic attack squadrons Dec. 6, 2024.
- Philippines, US, Japan stage joint naval maneuvers in South China Sea Radio Free Asia 06 Dec 2024 -- The allied navies of the Philippines, United States and Japan staged joint maneuvers in the South China Sea, two days after Chinese coast guard and navy ships allegedly harassed Filipinos near the disputed Scarborough Shoal.
- Joint Statement From The Combined Space Operations Initiative Principals' Board Meeting in Italy to Advance Space Security DoD 06 Dec 2024 -- The Combined Space Operations (CSpO) Initiative Principals' Board met from December 3-5, 2024, in Florence, Italy. Senior representatives from Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States gathered for the annual meeting.
- Exercise brings Australia, Japan and United States closer together Australia DOD 06 Dec 2024 -- Australia will join Japan and the United States as a participant in Exercise Yama Sakura 87 for the second consecutive year, enhancing our interoperability and mutual defence capability.
- PH to get P611-M defense equipment from Japan Philippine News Agency 05 Dec 2024 -- Japan is providing the Philippine Navy and the Philippine Air Force at least 1.6 billion Japanese yen or approximately PHP611 million worth of defense equipment.
- Philippines, Japan Hold Sixth Maritime Dialogue Philippines DFA 05 Dec 2024 -- The Philippines and Japan convened their 6th Maritime Dialogue in Manila. Co-chairing the dialogue were Assistant Secretary Marshall Louis Alferez of the Department of Foreign Affairs - Maritime and Oceans Affairs Office, and Deputy Director-General Shingo Miyamoto of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Southeast and Southwest Asian Affairs Department.
- Tokyo-Beijing forum aims to warm chilly relations VOA 05 Dec 2024 -- The Tokyo-Beijing Forum was held in person this week in Japan for the first time since it went virtual during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Wang Yi Delivers Video Speech at the Beijing-Tokyo Forum PRC MofA 04 Dec 2024 -- On December 4, 2024, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs Wang Yi delivered a video speech at the 20th Beijing-Tokyo Forum.
- Analysts skeptical about potential of 'Asian NATO' VOA 02 Dec 2024 -- Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru has been actively advocating for the establishment of a collective security alliance in Asia similar to that of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in Europe and North America.
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