Background Press Gaggle on the U.S.-ROK-Japan Trilateral Meeting
November 15, 2024, 23:29 EST
SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL: Good evening from Washington. I’m here today to provide a short background briefing on the U.S.-ROK-Japan Trilateral Meeting that was just held at the White House.
As you know, President Biden welcomed President Yoon Suk-yeol of the Republic of Korea and Prime Minister Kishida Fumio of Japan to the White House earlier today. The three leaders held a series of bilateral and trilateral meetings throughout the day to discuss a range of issues of mutual interest and concern.
First and foremost, the leaders reaffirmed their shared commitment to maintaining peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula. They condemned the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s (DPRK) recent missile launches and emphasized the need for Pyongyang to comply fully with its obligations under relevant U.N. Security Council resolutions.
The leaders also discussed the importance of strengthening trilateral security cooperation. They agreed to enhance information sharing and coordination on missile defense, cyber security, and other areas.
Beyond security issues, the leaders also discussed economic cooperation. They welcomed the recent progress that has been made on the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) and agreed to work together to advance the region’s economic prosperity.
In addition to bilateral and trilateral issues, the leaders also discussed a range of other regional and global challenges, including the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Overall, the meeting was a positive and productive one. The leaders had a very open and frank discussion on a range of important issues, and they agreed to continue to work closely together to address the challenges facing the region and the world.
I will now be happy to take your questions.
QUESTION: What specific steps did the leaders agree to take to enhance trilateral security cooperation?
SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL: The leaders agreed to a number of specific steps to enhance trilateral security cooperation. These include:
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Establishing a new trilateral working group on missile defense.
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Conducting regular trilateral exercises to improve coordination on air and missile defense.
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Expanding information sharing on cyber security threats.
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Strengthening cooperation on law enforcement and counterterrorism.
QUESTION: What did the leaders say about the DPRK’s recent missile launches?
SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL: The leaders strongly condemned the DPRK’s recent missile launches. They emphasized the need for Pyongyang to comply fully with its obligations under relevant U.N. Security Council resolutions. They also agreed to work together to deter further provocations from the DPRK.
QUESTION: What did the leaders say about economic cooperation?
SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL: The leaders welcomed the recent progress that has been made on the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF). They agreed to work together to advance the region’s economic prosperity. They also discussed ways to promote supply chain resilience and to address other economic challenges facing the region.
QUESTION: What other regional and global challenges did the leaders discuss?
SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL: The leaders also discussed a range of other regional and global challenges, including the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. They reaffirmed their shared commitment to supporting a rules-based international order and to working together to address common challenges.
Thank you. That is all the time we have for today.
Background Press Gaggle on the U.S.-ROK-Japan Trilateral Meeting
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