US reaffirms defense commitments to Japan and South Korea — Channel NewsAsia – UA.NEWS

US reaffirms defense commitments to Japan and South Korea — Channel NewsAsia  UA.NEWS

The United States reaffirmed defense commitments to Japan and South Korea after talks in New York, Channel NewsAsia reports. As Channel NewsAsia reports, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met in New York, United States, with Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun. Following the talks, the United States reaffirmed its firm commitments to the defense of Japan and the Republic of Korea. The talks took place ahead of a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping scheduled for Thursday in Washington. According to the outlet, analysts believe US allies are concerned about possible concessions to Beijing on Taiwan or trade in exchange for economic gains in relations with China.

A joint statement said that US commitments to the defense of Japan and South Korea are backed by American military capabilities, including nuclear capabilities. The parties also reaffirmed Washington's commitments to extended deterrence for both Asian allies. More current news is available on the UA.News Telegram channel Telegram. The ministers said they intend to counter economic coercion, non-market policies and practices, as well as arbitrary export restrictions that disrupt supply chains. They also welcomed the launch of a trilateral economic security consultation mechanism to strengthen supply chains and cooperation in critical technologies. The meeting participants emphasized the importance of preserving peace