Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Engagements With Japanese Leaders in Tokyo

"The leaders discussed concerns about the regional security environment and the importance of increasing bilateral exercises and training in areas, including Japan's Southwest Islands".

Department of Defense: “Pentagon Press Secretary Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder provided the following readout: Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met with his Japanese counterpart, Minister of Defense Hamada Yasukazu, and held separate discussions with Prime Minister Kishida Fumio, Minister for Foreign Affairs Hayashi Yoshimasa, and National Security Advis…