Deputy Secretary Campbell's Meeting with Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Okano
US Department of State
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Office of the Spokesperson
March 12, 2024
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:
Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell met in Washington, D.C. with Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Okano Masataka and reaffirmed the indispensable role of the U.S.-Japan Alliance in promoting global peace, security, and prosperity. They discussed the importance of trilateral cooperation with other partners such as the Republic of Korea, Australia, and the Philippines in advancing regional stability and security. The Deputy Secretary and Vice Minister reaffirmed their lasting commitment to the peace and prosperity of the Indo-Pacific and pledged to continue close cooperation on regional and global challenges. Deputy Secretary Campbell described the enthusiasm with which President Biden and the U.S. government were preparing to host Japanese Pime Minister Fumio Kishida's visit to the United States in April, and discussed with the Vice Minister how the visit will showcase the enduring friendship, trust, and global partnership that exists between the United States and Japan.
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