{ "error": "", "type": "text", "title": "Secretary Mattis' Call with Japanese Minister of Defense Onodera", "slug": "secretary-mattis-call-with-japanese-minister-of-defense-onodera-1", "text": "
\"Yesterday, Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis<\/strong> spoke by telephone with Japanese Minister of Defense Itsunori Onodera<\/strong> to discuss North Korea\u2019s missile launch on August 28. Secretary Mattis <\/strong>and Minister Onodera<\/strong> both agreed that this launch is an unacceptable act that undermines security and stability in the region. Secretary Mattis <\/strong>reaffirmed that the United States\u2019 defense commitments to Japan remain ironclad, including its extended deterrence commitment. Secretary Mattis<\/strong> also underscored the United States\u2019 commitment to assist Japan in enhancing its ballistic missile defense capabilities in the face of North Korea\u2019s escalatory actions. Both Secretary Mattis<\/strong> and Minister Onodera<\/strong> agreed on the importance of trilateral cooperation with the Republic of Korea to strengthen deterrence and to maintain the peace and security of Northeast Asia.\"
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