{ "error": "", "type": "text", "title": "Secretary Mattis' Call with Japanese Minister of Defense Onodera", "slug": "secretary-mattis-call-with-japanese-minister-of-defense-onodera", "text": "
\"Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis<\/strong> spoke today by telephone with Japanese Minister of Defense Itsunori Onodera<\/strong> to discuss North Korea's test of a nuclear device on September 2. Secretary Mattis<\/strong> and Minister Onodera<\/strong> both condemned the test as a destabilizing provocation that threatens both regional and global security. Secretary Mattis<\/strong> underscored that the United States' commitment to defend Japan, including the U.S. extended deterrence commitment, remains ironclad. Secretary Mattis<\/strong> also underscored the United States would work with Japan to enhance its ballistic missile defense capabilities. Secretary Mattis<\/strong> and Minister Onodera<\/strong> 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.\"<\/p>", "quote": null, "citation": "