Teleconference between Defense Minister Kono and U.S. Defense Secretary Esper

(Press Release)

May 15, 2020 Ministry of Defense

Teleconference between Defense Minister Kono and U.S. Defense Secretary Esper

On May 15, Defense Minister Kono held a telephone conference with U.S. Defense Secretary Esper, where the Ministers exchanged views on the response to COVID-19, the situations in the Indo-Pacific region including North Korea, and various issues regarding cooperation with USFJ.

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