Japan-U.S committed to denuclearize DPRK

 F.P Report

WASHINGTON: United Stated and Japan reaffirm their commitment to denuclearization of the DPRK during a meeting in Tokyo on Tuesday.

According to the official press statement of U.S State Department, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met in Tokyo with Japanese Minister for Foreign Affairs Toshimitsu Motegi and reaffirmed the vital importance of the U.S.-Japan Alliance to promoting peace, security, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region. 

Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Motegi reaffirmed their commitment to denuclearization of the DPRK and committed to expanding opportunities for U.S.-Japan-Republic of Korea trilateral cooperation to address the challenges of today and the future, the statement added.

Mentioning the contemporary global challenges, the Secretary and the Foreign Minister also highlighted the importance of further strengthening U.S.-Japan cooperation on climate change, clean energy, cybersecurity, supply chains, COVID-19, and the restoration of democracy in Burma, press release mentioned.

They pledged to further discuss ways to deepen our coordination on these priority issues and our shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific region, the statement added.