On September 15, South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-baek held a video call with Japan's Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, emphasizing the need for stable defense cooperation between the two countries.
According to the Ministry of Defense, the two ministers confirmed the importance of South Korea-Japan and trilateral cooperation for peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula and in the region.
They also agreed on the necessity of promoting mutual and future-oriented defense exchanges based on mutual understanding and trust.
Minister Ahn expressed condolences for the recent earthquake damage in Kumamoto, Japan. The two ministers reaffirmed the trust and friendship built between the defense authorities of South Korea and Japan during their tenures.
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