Japan-U.S.-Australia-Philippines Defense Ministers’ Meeting
Overview
On October 28, 2026, while visiting the Philippines to attend the 13th ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus), Defense Minister Koizumi met with the defense ministers of the United States, Australia, and the Philippines. They agreed to further advance defense cooperation among the four countries, including policy consultations and joint training.
Key points
- Defense Minister Koizumi met with the defense ministers of the United States, Australia, and the Philippines.
- The ministers agreed to further advance defense cooperation among the four countries.
- Defense Minister Koizumi proposed further strengthening policy consultations.
Overview
Defense Minister Koizumi was visiting the Philippines to attend the 13th ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus).
The Ministry of Defense says that, as the security environment grows increasingly severe, cooperation with allies and like-minded countries is essential for regional peace and stability.
Impact
The Ministry of Defense stated that cooperation with allies and like-minded countries is essential for regional peace and stability.
Details
On Wednesday, October 28, Defense Minister Koizumi met with U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles, and Philippine Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Teodoro.
The effort to advance cooperation builds on initiatives carried out over the past year, including policy consultations and joint training. The ministers agreed to further expand various forms of defense cooperation among the four countries, including policy consultations and joint training, for regional peace and stability.
The Ministry of Defense says it will continue to strengthen cooperation by making use of various opportunities.