The source of the publication, familiar with the preparations for the summit, told the publication that following the meeting, the countries will express
“The joint statement of the US, Japan and South Korea contains a provision for maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. It is expected that the exact wording of this and other provisions will be discussed until the last minute,” the source said.
It is noted that the wording of the statement should be consistent with previous US positions on this issue. At the same time, it should not lead to a sharp escalation of rhetoric with Beijing.
US-South Korea-Japan Summit
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, US President Joe Biden and South Korean leader Yun Suk-yol will meet for the first time in a trilateral summit format on August 18 in Washington. There they will discuss the situation in East Asia, taking into account China’s moves and North Korea’s nuclear and missile rhetoric.
In addition, the media report that countries should agree to hold an annual similar summit, as well as to deepen cooperation in the field of security.
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2023-08-15 00:48:31
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