January 12-16, 2020
Visit to State of Hawaii by Defense Minister Kono
On Monday, January 13, Defense Minister Kono visited the U.S. Pacific Missile Range Test Facility (PMRF) during his visit to Hawaii. He also visited the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and exchanged views with Adm. John Davidson, Commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.
1. Visit to Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF)
2. Visit to the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and exchange of views with Adm. Davidson, Commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command
Visit to Washington D.C. by Defense Minister Kono
During his visit to Washington D.C. from Tuesday, January 14, Defense Minister Kono gave a speech at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and met with U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper at the U.S. Department of Defense. He also exchanged views with U.S. National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien and other experts.
1. Speech at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
Defense Minister Kono’s speech at CSIS
2. Japan-U.S. Defense Ministerial Meeting
Joint press conference after the Japan-U.S. Defense Ministerial Meeting
Outline of the Japan-U.S. Defense Ministerial Meeting