[wanabidii] Press Releases: U.S.-Japan Joint Press Statement

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: U.S.-Japan Joint Press Statement 12/18/2014 08:57 PM EST U.S.-Japan Joint Press Statement Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC December 18, 2014 The following statement was released by the Security Consultative Committee. Begin Text: At the “2+2” U.S.-Japan Security Consultative Committee (SCC) meeting in Tokyo on October 3, 2013, the Ministers decided upon several steps to upgrade significantly the capability of the U.S.-Japan Alliance. The Ministers commend the ongoing progress in the revision of the Guidelines for U.S.-Japan Defense Cooperation as a core component of these steps. Based on the October 8, 2014, Interim Report, this work will not only ensure Japan’s peace and security, but also make positive contributions to the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. The U.S. rebalance to the Asia-Pacific region and Japan’s policy of “Proactive Contribution to Peace,” based on the principle of international cooperation, both contribute to efforts by the Alliance to ensure a peaceful and prosperous Asia-Pacific region. Along these lines, the Government of the United States welcomes and supports efforts made by the Government of Japan in the security field, including the cabinet decision on July 1, 2014, for developing seamless security legislation. Recognizing the significance of ensuring consistency between the revision of the Guidelines and Japan’s legislative process and reconfirming the importance of ensuring the robust content of the revised Guidelines, the Ministers have decided to deepen the discussions further to work toward finalizing the revision of the Guidelines during the first half of next year, taking into account the progress of Japan’s legislative process. The Ministers affirm an unwavering mutual commitment to strengthen the Alliance further and to enhance deterrence in a complex regional and global security environment. The U.S.-Japan Alliance will continue to be the cornerstone of regional peace and security as well as a platform for global cooperation. (End) The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:       External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520