(Press release)
September 27, 2024
Ministry of Defense
Defense officials from Japan, the United States (U.S.), Australia and the Republic of Philippines, convened Defense Talks in Vientiane, Lao PDR on Friday, September 27, 2024. Japan Director General for International Affairs Mr. Miura Jun, U.S. Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Ms. Lori Abele, Australia First Assistant Secretary Mr. Bernard Philip and Philippines Assistant Secretary for Strategic Assessment and International Affairs Ms. Marita Yoro participated in the Talks as a representative from each party.
The Talks aim at following up the discussion at the Australia-Japan-Philippines-U.S. Defense Ministers' Meeting held in Hawaii, the U.S. in May 2024. They discussed the collaboration among Japan, the U.S., Australia and the Philippines as well as the regional situation.