The United States is strengthening its defense ties with Japan and the Philippines. The national security advisers of the three nations held their first joint talks this week and agreed to strengthen their defense cooperation. White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said Washington is reinforcing its alliances to adapt to growing tensions over North […]
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U.S. strengthens defense ties with Japan, Philippines
The United States is strengthening its defense ties with Japan and the Philippines. The national security advisers of the three nations held their first joint talks this week and agreed to strengthen their defense cooperation. White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said Washington is reinforcing its alliances to adapt to growing tensions over North Korea, China and Ukraine. Sullivan said he and his counterparts talked about how to enhance peace and stability in a “turbulent regional security environment.” The officials also discussed opportunities for joint naval exercises in Indo-Pacific waters.