Minister of Defense Nakatani's Participation in the 22nd IISS Asia Security Summit and Meetings with Defense Ministers
1. Speech at the IISS Asia Security Summit
2. Meetings
Minister of Defense Nakatani had a conversation with French President Macron
On May 30, DM Nakatani met with French President Macron at the 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue and extended his will to further advance the bilateral defense cooperation and exchanges.
Defense Minister Nakatani met with U.S. Senators
Defense Minister Nakatani met with U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth on May 30. They reaffirmed the importance of further elevating the Japan-U.S. Alliance while closely working on strategic regional challenges facing Japan and the U.S. In addition, Minister Nakatani appreciated the continued support for the Alliance from the U.S. Congress.
Japan-Singapore Defense Ministerial Meeting
On May 31, Defense Minister Nakatani held a meeting with Singapore’s Minister for Defence, Mr. Chan Chun Sing. He congratulated Minister Chan on his inauguration, and they concurred to further promote defense cooperation between Japan and Singapore.
Japan-France Defense Ministerial Meeting
Defense Minister Nakatani held a meeting with French Minister of the Armed Forces Lecornu at the 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue on May 31. They discussed defense cooperation/exchanges and regional affairs and concurred to enhance the collaboration including in defense equipment/technology areas and multilateral frameworks.
Japan-U.S. Defense Ministerial Meeting
Defense Minister Nakatani met with Secretary of Defense Hegseth on May 31. They discussed efforts to strengthen the deterrence and response capabilities of the Japan-U.S. Alliance, and reaffirmed their continued promotion of cooperation with regional partners to realize a “Free and Open Indo-Pacific.”
Japan-Australia-United States Defense Ministers' Meeting
DM Nakatani held a Defense Ministerial Meeting with U.S. Secretary of Defense Hegseth and Australian Deputy Prime Minister Marles at the SLD on May 31, where they confirmed advancement of trilateral defense cooperation under the framework of TDC (Trilateral Defense Consultations).
Japan-Australia-Philippines-United States Defense Ministers' Meeting
DM Nakatani held ministers' meeting with U.S. Secretary of Defense Hegseth Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defense Marles and Philippine Secretary of National Defense Teodoro on May 31. They issued a joint statement accordingly.
Japan-Thailand Defense Ministerial Meeting
On June 1, Defense Minister Nakatani held a meeting with Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai. Defense Minister Nakatani welcomed the first face-to-face Defense Ministerial Meeting in six years, and they widely discussed defense cooperation between Japan and Thailand, including active unit-to-unit exchanges.
Japan-Philippines Defense Ministerial Meeting
DM Nakatani held a Defense Meeting with Defense Secretary Teodoro at the 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue on June 1. DM Nakatani welcomed their reunion since February, and they concurred to further promote defense cooperation as strategic partners.
Japan-Australia Defense Ministerial Meeting
DM Nakatani held a Defense Ministerial Meeting with Richard Marles MP, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defense on June 1 at the SLD. At the meeting, they confirmed further deepening cooperation in various areas.
Japan-New Zealand Defense Ministerial Meeting
DM Nakatani held Japan-New Zealand Defense Ministerial Meeting with Minister Collins at the 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue on June 1. They welcomed the steady strengthening of bilateral cooperation and collaboration, and concurred to work closely together to further deepen the relationship.
Japan-Malaysia Defense Ministerial Meeting
On June 1, Defense Minister Nakatani held a meeting with Malaysia’s Minister of Defence, Mr. Khaled. Defense Minister Nakatani welcomed their first meeting, and they concurred to further promote defense cooperation between Japan and Malaysia as maritime nations.