16.02.2025 07:40
Diplomats from the United States, Japan, and South Korea gathered in Germany to reaffirm their trilateral partnership and commitment to regional security. In a joint statement following the summit, the three countries emphasized their "unwavering" alliance, while the U.S. reiterated its "ironclad" defense commitments to Japan and South Korea, including extended deterrence supported by nuclear capabilities.
The United States, Japan, and South Korea reaffirmed their trilateral partnership and commitment to regional security with the meeting of senior diplomats from the three countries in Munich. According to the joint statement, the high-level discussions addressed strengthening defense cooperation, addressing security threats posed by North Korea, and alleviating concerns regarding China's actions in the Asia-Pacific.
EMPHASIS ON UNWAVERING ALLIANCE
The statement emphasized the "unwavering" alliance among the three countries, highlighting their joint determination to ensure stability in the region.
“IRONCLAD” DEFENSE COMMITMENTS FROM THE U.S.
The U.S. reiterated its "ironclad" defense commitments to Japan and South Korea, including extended deterrence supported by nuclear capabilities. The three countries agreed to enhance military cooperation through joint exercises and strengthening the capabilities of their armed forces.
The meeting also addressed concerns regarding North Korea's nuclear program, and officials reaffirmed their commitment to the country's "complete" denuclearization, as stated in UN Security Council resolutions. The statement warned that there would be no tolerance for any "provocation" from North Korea.
THEY VIEW TAIWAN AS A "SEPARATIST PROVINCE"
Officials opposed "unilateral" attempts to change the status quo in the Asia-Pacific, particularly in the South China Sea, and emphasized the importance of peace and stability on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. They called for the peaceful resolution of cross-strait issues and supported Taiwan's participation in international organizations. China views Taiwan as a "separatist province," despite Taipei governing itself since 1949. Beijing has vowed to reunify the island, even by force if necessary.
Energy security was also another important issue. The three countries pledged to strengthen cooperation on liquefied natural gas and other resources to ensure affordable and reliable energy supply. The statement also emphasized their commitment to a "free and fair" global economic order, opposing economic coercion and "unfair" trade practices.