Japan, the United States, Australia, and the Philippines held a protection ministerial assembly for the primary time, they usually confirmed that they’d work collectively to understand a free and open Indo-Pacific, taking into account China’s maritime development.
Defense Minister Hamada, U.S. Secretary of Defense Austin, Australia’s Defense Minister Mars, and Philippine Defense Minister Galvez met in Singapore on the evening of the third, Japan time.
This was the primary protection ministerial assembly among the many 4 international locations, and the 4 ministers mentioned frequent points within the area and growth of cooperation among the many 4 international locations with China’s maritime growth in thoughts.
They additionally confirmed that they may work collectively to understand a free and open Indo-Pacific.