Deputy Secretary Negroponte in Japan
(May 11): "I’ve been here for two days of meetings, excellent discussions with the Chief Cabinet Secretary, with the Foreign Minister, and with the Minister of Defense, where we had an opportunity to review the range of issues affecting our relationship, principally in the security and in the political areas. We also discussed regional issues of mutual concern such as the situation in the Korean peninsula and the negotiations for denuclearization of the peninsula. So, I would say overall that it was an excellent round of meetings where both sides, I think, had the opportunity to reaffirm their strong interests and strong commitment to our alliance which, as far as the United States is concerned, is the cornerstone of our policy and our relationships here in the East Asia and Pacific region." More |
