Biden Reiterates “Unwavering Commitment” to Defend Japan By All Means Necessary

A joint statement between the United States and Japan released today highlighted cooperation between the two countries, saying that "cooperation today is unprecedented, rooted in our shared vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific and a peaceful and prosperous world, guided by our shared values including the rule of law. At the same time, the Indo-Pacific faces growing challenges, from actions inconsistent with the rules-based international order by China to provocations by North Korea."