Biden praises cooperation between the US and Japan in defense and security matters to Kishida

Confirms that the possibility of Japan joining the AUKUS alliance with the United Kingdom and Australia is being “explored”

April 10 (EUROPA PRESS) –

The President of the United States, Joe Biden, received the Prime Minister of Japan, Fumio Kishida, at the White House this Wednesday, before whom he took the opportunity to highlight the “significant measures” adopted by both countries “to strengthen cooperation in the field.” of defense and security”.

“We are modernizing command and control structures. We are increasing the interoperability and planning of our Armies so that they can work together fluidly and effectively,” said President Biden during a joint press conference on the grounds of the White House. .

On the other hand, Biden has announced that the United States and Japan have also promoted a “air missile and defense architecture network” together with Australia, and has reported that the possibility of Tokyo joining the network is currently being “explored.” AUKUS alliance, formed by Washington, Canberra and London.

“The alliance we have with Japan is purely defensive in nature (…) And the things we discussed today enhance our cooperation and are purely about defense and preparedness. It is not directed at any particular nation nor is it a threat for the region,” he added.

The ties between the United States and Japan, as well as the AUKUS alliance – launched in September 2021 – have been interpreted as a way to put a stop to China's expansion in the Indo-Pacific region, although the authorities of has never been explicitly confirmed by the respective countries.