American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 2014 – Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and
Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida met at the Pentagon yesterday to
discuss ways to deepen and enhance bilateral cooperation, Pentagon Press Secretary
Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby said.
In a statement summarizing the meeting, Kirby said Hagel
expressed appreciation for the Japanese government's efforts in moving forward
on the replacement facility for Marine Corps Air Station Futenma at Camp
Schwab-Henoko Bay on the island of Okinawa.
“The two nations are committed to working together to reduce
the impact of training on Okinawans,” he added.
Hagel also endorsed a forward-looking revision of the 1997
Guidelines for U.S.-Japan Defense Cooperation to enable Japan to play a more
active role in promoting regional peace and stability, the press secretary
said.
“Secretary Hagel said the United States would continue to
cooperate closely with Japan on strengthening and broadening the alliance to
meet the security challenges of the 21st century,” Kirby said.
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