01/06/2023 05:01 (UTC)

Japan, US agree to strengthen counter-attack capabilities

Tokyo, Jun 1 (EFE).- Japan and the United States agreed Thursday to continue strengthening their defensive alliance and improve their joint operations, including strengthening Japanese counterattack capabilities to enhance their deterrent potential.

In a meeting in Tokyo, Japanese Defense Minister Katsuhiro Hamada and US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin agreed to "deepen bilateral cooperation." (Camera: HANDOUT).

FOOTAGE COURTESY OF US DEFENSE SECRETARY LLOYD AUSTIN´S SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNT.

SOUND BITES: US DEFENSE SECRETARY LLOYD AUSTIN.

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Date: 01/06/2023 12:00 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: CEDIDAS
Topic: Politics » Defence
Type: Ready-to-use
Duration: 125 seconds
Reference: 7001268945
Relevance: Normal