Pentagon Chief Spokesperson Dana W. White provided the
following readout:
September 5, 2017
Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis spoke today by telephone
with Japanese Minister of Defense Itsunori Onodera to discuss North Korea's
test of a nuclear device on September 2.
Secretary Mattis and Minister Onodera both condemned the test as a
destabilizing provocation that threatens both regional and global
security. Secretary Mattis underscored
that the United States' commitment to defend Japan, including the U.S. extended
deterrence commitment, remains ironclad.
Secretary Mattis also underscored the United States would work with
Japan to enhance its ballistic missile defense capabilities. Secretary Mattis
and Minister Onodera confirmed their intent to continue working trilaterally
with the Republic of Korea to strengthen deterrence and to maintain the peace
and security of Northeast Asia.
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