Japanese FM meets US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Tokyo

Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken agreed on the importance of cooperating to enhance deterrence and response capabilities of the bilateral alliance, during the meeting in Tokyo on Tuesday.

Iwaya expressed hope for thorough discussions on regional affairs and the state of bilateral relations to elevate the Japan-US alliance to new heights. Blinken and Iwaya also exchanged views on China-related issues.