Arya News - According to several Japanese and U.S. government sources, Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi plans to explain Japan’s efforts to revise three key security-related documents by the end of this year, in the hope of securing U.S. understanding.
TOKYO – The Japanese and U.S. governments are arranging to hold a meeting between Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and his U.S. counterpart Marco Rubio on the sidelines of a Group of Seven foreign ministers’ meeting to be held in Paris starting Monday, it has been learned.
If realized, Motegi and Rubio will have their first face-to-face meeting since the U.S. midterm elections, in which the Republican Party suffered a historic defeat.
According to several Japanese and U.S. government sources, Motegi plans to explain Japan’s efforts to revise three key security-related documents by the end of this year, in the hope of securing U.S. understanding. Another possible topic of discussion is the host nation support agreement for U.S. forces stationed in Japan, which expires in March 2027.
Regarding sanctions against the International Criminal Court imposed by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump, Motegi will once again explain Japan’s stance on the issue, according to the sources. The two ministers are also expected to exchange views on regional affairs including issues involving China.