WEBVTT 00:00.423 --> 00:02.195 - I'd like to start by acknowledging the incident 00:02.195 --> 00:05.500 in Barcelona which has the hallmarks, it appears, 00:05.500 --> 00:07.654 of yet another terrorist attack. 00:07.654 --> 00:11.237 We offer our condolence to the loss of life 00:11.444 --> 00:14.228 and the injuries that have occurred to 00:14.228 --> 00:16.873 so many innocent people yet again. 00:16.873 --> 00:19.211 We will continue to monitor the situation. 00:19.211 --> 00:22.403 We stand ready to assist law enforcement, 00:22.403 --> 00:24.580 national security authorities in Spain. 00:24.580 --> 00:28.080 Our consulates in Barcelona and our entire 00:28.257 --> 00:31.099 Mission Spain team are currently assisting 00:31.099 --> 00:34.662 Americans in Spain who are affected by these events. 00:34.662 --> 00:37.134 We ask U.S. citizens in the area 00:37.134 --> 00:40.029 to let your loved ones know you are safe. 00:40.029 --> 00:42.251 Terrorists around the world should know 00:42.251 --> 00:44.459 the United States and our allies are resolved 00:44.459 --> 00:47.542 to find you and bring you to justice. 00:48.042 --> 00:51.292 Secretary Mattis and I are grateful for 00:51.534 --> 00:55.019 the opportunity today to host Foreign Minister Kono 00:55.019 --> 00:57.936 and Defense Minister Onodera today. 00:58.555 --> 01:01.453 The bonds of America and Japan have forged 01:01.453 --> 01:04.456 over previous decades will continue to endure. 01:04.456 --> 01:06.821 Today's honest and productive discussions 01:06.821 --> 01:09.005 reaffirmed our mutual commitment 01:09.005 --> 01:12.725 to confronting threats to regional peace and security. 01:12.725 --> 01:14.172 As you might imagine, we spent a fair 01:14.172 --> 01:17.339 amount of time discussing North Korea. 01:17.636 --> 01:21.803 North Korea's recent intercontinental ballistic missile 01:21.941 --> 01:24.837 and other missile launches are unacceptable provocations 01:24.837 --> 01:27.315 and they must stop immediately. 01:27.315 --> 01:30.248 We agreed to bolster our alliance capabilities 01:30.248 --> 01:32.537 to deter and respond to North Korea's 01:32.537 --> 01:35.092 unacceptable behavior and other challenges 01:35.092 --> 01:36.842 to regional security. 01:37.547 --> 01:39.344 In cooperation with other nations, 01:39.344 --> 01:41.561 we will continue to employ diplomatic 01:41.561 --> 01:44.692 and economic pressure to convince North Korea 01:44.692 --> 01:48.300 to end its illegal nuclear and ballistic missile program. 01:48.300 --> 01:52.383 I think it was clear by all peace-seeking nations 01:52.458 --> 01:55.361 in a unanimous security council resolution 01:55.361 --> 01:57.209 that was adopted as well as very strong 01:57.209 --> 02:00.293 statements are being made by the Asean nations 02:00.293 --> 02:02.663 and others throughout the world. 02:02.663 --> 02:05.298 We all seek to complete verifiable 02:05.298 --> 02:09.381 and irreversible denuclearization of North Korea. 02:09.904 --> 02:12.516 We again call upon all nations to fully enforce 02:12.516 --> 02:16.099 the UN security council resolution imposing 02:16.507 --> 02:20.674 additional sanctions on the regime in North Korea. 02:20.930 --> 02:23.082 We will remain vigilant against the North Korean threats 02:23.082 --> 02:25.915 through our military preparedness. 02:26.538 --> 02:28.714 The United States will honor our treaty agreements 02:28.714 --> 02:31.056 with Japan without reservation, 02:31.056 --> 02:35.223 whether in times of peace or in the face of conflict. 02:35.804 --> 02:37.806 We will also cooperate to advance 02:37.806 --> 02:40.293 trilateral and multilateral security 02:40.293 --> 02:42.960 and defense cooperation with other partners in the region, 02:42.960 --> 02:46.377 notably the Republic of Korea, Australia, 02:47.067 --> 02:50.650 India, and other southeast Asian countries. 02:50.739 --> 02:53.872 We also discussed our concern about the security environment 02:53.872 --> 02:57.057 in the East China Sea and South China Sea. 02:57.057 --> 03:01.108 The United States and Japan opposed any unilateral action 03:01.108 --> 03:02.524 that seeks to undermine 03:02.524 --> 03:06.314 Japan's administration of of the Senkaku Islands, 03:06.314 --> 03:08.452 and we reaffirmed that Article 5 03:08.452 --> 03:12.619 of the US-Japan security treaty covers these islands. 03:12.880 --> 03:17.047 We also oppose militarization activity in South China Sea. 03:18.740 --> 03:21.569 Maritime disputes should be settled peacefully 03:21.569 --> 03:23.447 and maintain the freedom of navigation 03:23.447 --> 03:26.381 in accordance with the United Nations conventions 03:26.381 --> 03:28.214 on the law of the sea. 03:28.763 --> 03:30.933 We maintain our unwavering commitment 03:30.933 --> 03:35.100 to the 2015 guidelines for US-Japan defense cooperation, 03:35.495 --> 03:36.666 and we have instructed our staff 03:36.666 --> 03:39.583 to accelerate their implementation. 03:40.307 --> 03:43.211 We also will explore new and expanded activities 03:43.211 --> 03:47.035 in intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, 03:47.035 --> 03:51.043 training and exercises, research and development, 03:51.043 --> 03:55.210 capacity building and joint our shared use of facilities. 03:56.488 --> 03:58.446 Our conversation stressed the critical role 03:58.446 --> 04:01.196 that US extended deterrence plays 04:01.206 --> 04:03.872 in ensuring the security of Japan 04:03.872 --> 04:05.361 as well as the peace and stability 04:05.361 --> 04:07.611 of the Asia Pacific region. 04:08.235 --> 04:09.731 And we plan to deepen our engagement 04:09.731 --> 04:12.294 through the extended deterrence dialogue. 04:12.294 --> 04:14.296 Both the United States and Japan 04:14.296 --> 04:18.215 are committed to the realignment of US forces in Japan 04:18.215 --> 04:19.772 which seeks to maintain operational 04:19.772 --> 04:22.894 and deterrent capability while limiting the impact 04:22.894 --> 04:24.644 on local communities. 04:25.263 --> 04:27.447 I welcome the resumption of the plan 04:27.447 --> 04:30.107 to construct the Futenma replacement 04:30.107 --> 04:33.107 at the Camp Schwab and Kinosaki area 04:34.804 --> 04:35.795 and adjacent waters, 04:35.795 --> 04:37.697 as this is the only solution that addresses 04:37.697 --> 04:41.682 operational, political, financial, and strategic concerns 04:41.682 --> 04:44.453 and avoids the continued use of the Marine Corps 04:44.453 --> 04:46.120 air station Futenma. 04:46.757 --> 04:48.859 We hope to avoid further delays that will impede 04:48.859 --> 04:52.438 our ability to provide peace and security to Japan 04:52.438 --> 04:53.688 and the region. 04:54.298 --> 04:56.703 We do express our sincere appreciation 04:56.703 --> 05:00.370 to Okinawa for hosting US military personnel 05:00.373 --> 05:04.540 and for playing a central role in US-Japan alliance. 05:05.340 --> 05:07.338 The United States and Japan will continue 05:07.338 --> 05:09.875 our shared resolve to protect our citizens 05:09.875 --> 05:12.928 and work for security and stability in northeast Asia. 05:12.928 --> 05:16.668 Our conversations today reaffirmed that we are stronger 05:16.668 --> 05:19.273 and more secure when we work together, 05:19.273 --> 05:22.485 and we will continue that course of action. 05:22.485 --> 05:26.652 And with that, I turn it to foreign minister Kono. 05:30.468 --> 05:33.968 - My name is Taro Kono, foreign minister. 05:34.941 --> 05:38.191 At the outset with the ghastly incident 05:38.240 --> 05:40.021 that occurred in Barcelona, 05:40.021 --> 05:42.175 to all those that have been sacrificed, 05:42.175 --> 05:43.344 and to their families, 05:43.344 --> 05:46.434 I'd like to express my deep felt condolences. 05:46.434 --> 05:48.053 And to those that have been injured, 05:48.053 --> 05:50.617 I should also like to express my sympathy. 05:50.617 --> 05:54.117 Under no reason can terrorism be condoned. 05:55.571 --> 05:57.234 We absolutely condemn this, 05:57.234 --> 05:59.901 and at this very difficult time, 06:00.690 --> 06:04.357 I'd like to express our solidarity to Spain. 06:04.575 --> 06:07.625 At the (mumbles) conference between Japan 06:07.625 --> 06:08.635 and the United States, 06:08.635 --> 06:11.005 we had discussions which were very rich in substance, 06:11.005 --> 06:13.792 allowing us to achieve major outcomes. 06:13.792 --> 06:17.792 I'd like to thank Secretary Tillerson and Mattis 06:18.110 --> 06:19.522 and all those who have worked to make the conference 06:19.522 --> 06:20.355 a success. 06:22.093 --> 06:25.093 The conference was convened based on 06:25.135 --> 06:27.895 instructions from the leaders of the United States 06:27.895 --> 06:30.136 and Japan on the occasion of Prime Minister Abe's 06:30.136 --> 06:34.303 visit to the United States in February of this year. 06:35.260 --> 06:37.798 The security environment in the Asia Pacific 06:37.798 --> 06:40.465 is becoming increasingly severe. 06:45.330 --> 06:46.555 Never has there been a time that calls for 06:46.555 --> 06:49.280 a more united or concerted response by 06:49.280 --> 06:51.574 the United States and Japan. 06:51.574 --> 06:54.641 From such a perspective, we had an in-depth discussion 06:54.641 --> 06:58.418 on the strategic environment of the Asia Pacific region 06:58.418 --> 07:01.918 beginning with the North Korean situation. 07:04.598 --> 07:06.920 At this first (mumbles) conference, 07:06.920 --> 07:09.660 the start of the Trump administration, 07:09.660 --> 07:12.365 we were able to reaffirm the strong commitment 07:12.365 --> 07:14.120 of the United States and Japan 07:14.120 --> 07:16.703 which is extremely significant, 07:19.827 --> 07:21.358 a strong commitment to the region, 07:21.358 --> 07:23.941 which is extremely significant. 07:25.375 --> 07:29.125 On North Korea, towards its denuclearization, 07:29.555 --> 07:32.888 we agreed to ramp up effective pressure. 07:37.325 --> 07:41.242 We will call on China to take specific measures 07:42.002 --> 07:45.335 to make North Korea change its behavior. 07:47.705 --> 07:49.105 On the threat of ballistic missiles, 07:49.105 --> 07:53.272 as an alliance we will strengthen our defense posture 07:55.377 --> 07:59.544 and capabilities and response that we have agreed upon 07:59.877 --> 08:01.044 at this point. 08:01.686 --> 08:05.603 We have confirmed the importance of cooperation 08:08.859 --> 08:11.956 through the security (mumbles). 08:11.956 --> 08:14.587 We share our concerns regarding the situation 08:14.587 --> 08:17.628 surrounding east and south China Sea. 08:17.628 --> 08:20.288 We reaffirm that the Senkaku Islands 08:20.288 --> 08:22.694 are within the scope of Article 5 08:22.694 --> 08:24.618 of the Japan-USA Security Treaty 08:24.618 --> 08:28.479 and that we would oppose any unilateral behavior 08:28.479 --> 08:31.490 attempting to undermine Japan's administration 08:31.490 --> 08:33.407 of the Senkaku Islands. 08:36.456 --> 08:39.789 For the peace and stability of east Asia 08:42.074 --> 08:43.995 and the eastern China Sea, 08:43.995 --> 08:48.162 we will continue to cooperate with the United States. 08:49.257 --> 08:50.415 On the south China Sea, 08:50.415 --> 08:53.915 we have confirmed that we need to continue 08:58.500 --> 09:02.167 to engage ourselves and watch for any action 09:02.973 --> 09:05.532 which would impede freedom of navigation 09:05.532 --> 09:08.418 under the severe security environment. 09:08.418 --> 09:12.251 Under all situations, the alliance must secure 09:13.235 --> 09:14.735 seamless response. 09:15.519 --> 09:18.007 I mean, it's extremely important, 09:18.007 --> 09:21.674 and we agreed that we would properly examine 09:24.022 --> 09:26.439 ways to respect the alliance. 09:27.453 --> 09:29.863 And in area of cyberspace and space, 09:29.863 --> 09:32.903 we would certainly (mumbles) to Japan US cooperation 09:32.903 --> 09:36.804 in new areas we were able to achieve at (mumbles). 09:36.804 --> 09:40.971 ROK, Australia, India, and southeast Asia countries, 09:42.548 --> 09:45.407 we will promote more than ever before cooperation 09:45.407 --> 09:47.490 and security and defense. 09:49.834 --> 09:53.667 The coastal nations of the Indo-Pacific region 09:53.875 --> 09:56.481 and with regard to capacity and building 09:56.481 --> 09:59.981 in the area, they bring security for Japan 10:00.766 --> 10:03.821 that will provide assistance to the tune of 10:03.821 --> 10:06.213 (mumbles) million dollars in every year 10:06.213 --> 10:08.630 aside from this year to 2019. 10:08.855 --> 10:10.767 We want to deepen our cooperation with the United States 10:10.767 --> 10:12.684 on this front, as well. 10:15.654 --> 10:17.679 For the transparent economic development 10:17.679 --> 10:20.374 of this region between Japan and the United States, 10:20.374 --> 10:23.874 we agreed that we would closely cooperate. 10:25.322 --> 10:27.242 At the conference today, 10:27.242 --> 10:30.742 we reaffirm that it is as indispensable to 10:31.846 --> 10:34.733 (mumbles) of the US armed forces in Japan. 10:34.733 --> 10:37.294 From the perspective of maintaining the 10:37.294 --> 10:38.127 (mumbles) of Japan and its alliance 10:38.127 --> 10:40.373 while mitigating the attacks on Okinawa 10:40.373 --> 10:42.456 and on the local regions. 10:45.877 --> 10:48.491 In order to avoid Stedman Air Station 10:48.491 --> 10:50.743 becoming a permanent facility, 10:50.743 --> 10:52.850 it was reaffirmed that we'd be less in Japan 10:52.850 --> 10:56.433 the only solution was relocation to Henoko. 10:57.633 --> 11:01.043 I explained that in compliance with the present agreement 11:01.043 --> 11:02.687 between Japan and the United States 11:02.687 --> 11:05.920 that we would proceed with relocation to Henoko 11:05.920 --> 11:07.587 with strong resolve. 11:09.069 --> 11:12.188 We will make an all-out effort to realize 11:12.188 --> 11:15.771 the complete return of Futenma Air Station. 11:16.479 --> 11:19.126 I also pointed out that it is important 11:19.126 --> 11:21.826 to make the effort to have the understanding 11:21.826 --> 11:23.253 of the local citizens on issues such as 11:23.253 --> 11:25.253 that of Kadena Air Base. 11:26.945 --> 11:28.435 As a result of the conference today, 11:28.435 --> 11:31.268 we were able to elucidate the path 11:32.677 --> 11:34.744 that the Japan-US alliance should pursue 11:34.744 --> 11:37.354 in a security environment that is becoming 11:37.354 --> 11:39.021 increasingly severe. 11:40.555 --> 11:42.091 Based on the results obtained today, 11:42.091 --> 11:43.490 we want to firmly move forward with images 11:43.490 --> 11:45.489 to further set in the deterrents and the 11:45.489 --> 11:49.239 response capabilities of a Japan-US alliance. 11:49.506 --> 11:50.339 Thank you. 11:54.378 --> 11:55.512 - Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. 11:55.512 --> 11:58.767 It's been an honor for us to host Japan's 11:58.767 --> 12:01.020 defense and foreign ministers here. 12:01.020 --> 12:02.932 I don't think anything better demonstrates 12:02.932 --> 12:06.028 the importance that our two nations place 12:06.028 --> 12:09.337 on this alliance than our counterparts traveling here 12:09.337 --> 12:12.587 so soon after assuming their positions. 12:12.961 --> 12:15.251 As you've heard, we've just completed warm 12:15.251 --> 12:18.169 and very productive detailed conversations 12:18.169 --> 12:20.925 about the situation facing our nations, 12:20.925 --> 12:24.054 and we have achieved very highly useful results. 12:24.054 --> 12:26.555 First, of course, we never take alliances for granted, 12:26.555 --> 12:30.247 and what we've done is we've reaffirmed the trust 12:30.247 --> 12:31.164 between us. 12:31.605 --> 12:33.344 Second, we have deepened and broadened 12:33.344 --> 12:35.286 our combined military efforts 12:35.286 --> 12:39.453 by improving on our bilateral relations and exercises. 12:40.983 --> 12:43.456 As President Trump noted in February, 12:43.456 --> 12:45.801 the United States' commitment to defend Japan 12:45.801 --> 12:48.036 through the full range of military capabilities 12:48.036 --> 12:52.203 is unwavering under Article 5 of our mutual defense treaty 12:53.096 --> 12:56.263 and the extended deterrent commitment. 12:58.067 --> 13:00.444 As demonstrated by the UN Security Council 13:00.444 --> 13:03.361 resolution by the Asean communique, 13:03.776 --> 13:05.848 the international community also recognizes 13:05.848 --> 13:09.931 North Korea is a threat to Asia and to the world. 13:10.555 --> 13:12.478 Japan and the Republic of Korea are on the front line 13:12.478 --> 13:15.145 against the North Korean threat. 13:16.097 --> 13:18.439 We in the United States recognize 13:18.439 --> 13:20.307 any confrontation with North Korea 13:20.307 --> 13:22.106 would pose an immediate danger for allies 13:22.106 --> 13:23.939 and their populations. 13:24.631 --> 13:26.804 Today's meeting is a reminder that each nation 13:26.804 --> 13:30.554 gains security in concert with other nations. 13:32.108 --> 13:35.068 The international community is speaking with one voice. 13:35.068 --> 13:37.292 North Korea must stop its dangerous actions 13:37.292 --> 13:39.610 as we work to maintain security 13:39.610 --> 13:42.777 and denuclearize the Korean peninsula. 13:43.184 --> 13:46.639 In light of the serious situation we face, 13:46.639 --> 13:48.225 we are accelerating implementation 13:48.225 --> 13:51.475 of the 2015 guidelines for the US-Japan 13:51.953 --> 13:55.144 defense cooperation in continuing to realign 13:55.144 --> 13:57.477 US forces in Japan and Guam. 13:58.615 --> 14:01.024 Our militaries are also cooperating in new ways, 14:01.024 --> 14:03.801 and you've heard several of them mentioned here already. 14:03.801 --> 14:06.321 This includes our emerging cooperation 14:06.321 --> 14:08.731 in such areas as space and cyberspace 14:08.731 --> 14:11.571 as well as ballistic missile defense 14:11.571 --> 14:13.404 and maritime security. 14:13.531 --> 14:16.195 Together we will deter, and if necessary defeat, 14:16.195 --> 14:17.112 any threat. 14:18.720 --> 14:20.892 Any initiation of hostilities will be met 14:20.892 --> 14:24.559 with an effective and overwhelming response. 14:24.854 --> 14:26.771 Our two nations will demonstrate 14:26.771 --> 14:29.089 the strength of our alliance by continuing 14:29.089 --> 14:31.702 those bilateral activities and by enhancing 14:31.702 --> 14:34.952 cooperation with the Republic of Korea. 14:35.421 --> 14:37.573 We call on North Korea to choose a better path 14:37.573 --> 14:40.188 than one of provocation to threats. 14:40.188 --> 14:42.513 Such a path is not in its own best interest 14:42.513 --> 14:45.333 nor in the best interest of any other nation. 14:45.333 --> 14:47.666 Thank you. Minister Onodera. 14:55.926 --> 14:57.333 - My name is Onodera. 14:57.333 --> 14:59.659 I think we had a wonderful discussion, 14:59.659 --> 15:01.858 and first of all, I would like to express 15:01.858 --> 15:05.191 my heartfelt respect to Secretary Mattis 15:06.420 --> 15:08.739 and Secretary Tillerson for leading us 15:08.739 --> 15:12.239 (mumbles) at the meeting. 15:12.593 --> 15:15.843 In 2015, we have drawn up the guideline 15:17.300 --> 15:20.550 and changed the guideline following the 15:23.238 --> 15:26.321 (mumbles) situation. 15:27.841 --> 15:31.443 And since that, the (mumbles) defense 15:31.443 --> 15:33.224 cooperation between Japan and US 15:33.224 --> 15:34.057 has greatly progressed, 15:34.057 --> 15:37.474 and the alliance has never been so solid. 15:37.571 --> 15:41.576 However, if we look to the regional strategic environment 15:41.576 --> 15:44.993 in front of us, the head of our alliance, 15:45.159 --> 15:48.555 we have the pressing issue of North Korea, 15:48.555 --> 15:51.888 and North Korea has some plans to launch 15:52.204 --> 15:55.317 a ballistic missile to the waters close to Guam 15:55.317 --> 15:58.698 and is also advancing their efforts to launch ICBM 15:58.698 --> 16:01.031 class of ballistic missiles, 16:01.385 --> 16:04.885 miniaturizing nuclear weapons to warheads. 16:04.926 --> 16:07.676 So for this threat of North Korea 16:07.781 --> 16:11.858 at this meeting, we agreed to increase the pressure 16:11.858 --> 16:15.066 and to strengthen the alliance's capability. 16:15.066 --> 16:18.229 And in light of the threat of North Korea, 16:18.229 --> 16:21.479 the four of us confirmed the importance 16:22.371 --> 16:26.538 of the unwavering US commitment to accept this deterrent. 16:27.319 --> 16:29.817 Also, (mumbles) forces have been deploying 16:29.817 --> 16:32.522 even more assets in the Asia-Pacific region 16:32.522 --> 16:35.772 and has been deploying their commitment 16:36.498 --> 16:38.415 visibly to this region. 16:39.136 --> 16:42.719 I would like to highly evaluate the efforts 16:47.188 --> 16:50.362 of the United States and also continuing 16:50.362 --> 16:52.008 with the United States, 16:52.008 --> 16:54.396 I would like to be careful to enhance 16:54.396 --> 16:58.563 the effective ability and the (mumbles) Japan. 16:59.817 --> 17:03.377 Also we shared our concerns on east China Sea 17:03.377 --> 17:05.602 and south China Sea situation. 17:05.602 --> 17:08.935 We will deepen our defensive cooperation 17:10.827 --> 17:13.328 in securing the peace and stability 17:13.328 --> 17:15.772 in east China Sea, as well as engaging 17:15.772 --> 17:19.105 both our nations in the south China Sea. 17:20.556 --> 17:24.723 In order to secure the seamless response of the alliance 17:26.074 --> 17:28.116 to any situation, we must constantly continue 17:28.116 --> 17:31.366 our efforts to strengthen the alliance. 17:31.823 --> 17:33.258 Through today's discussion, 17:33.258 --> 17:36.579 we were able to seek out a specific direction 17:36.579 --> 17:38.162 for future efforts, 17:39.070 --> 17:42.237 and moving forward, we will accelerate 17:42.748 --> 17:44.794 the implementation of a guideline, 17:44.794 --> 17:47.605 and we will further (mumbles) our cooperation 17:47.605 --> 17:50.323 under the peace and safety legislation. 17:50.323 --> 17:53.641 And we will expand peace and cooperation 17:53.641 --> 17:55.684 such as surveillance and our joint training, 17:55.684 --> 17:58.684 and furthermore, we will continue to 17:59.686 --> 18:03.853 promote that cooperation in ballistic missile defense, 18:04.494 --> 18:06.704 including acquisition of a new (mumbles) 18:06.704 --> 18:09.621 and in-house capability new demands 18:09.719 --> 18:11.985 such as space and cyberspace. 18:11.985 --> 18:14.320 Through this, we intend to start then further 18:14.320 --> 18:16.737 our joint responsive posture. 18:19.890 --> 18:23.140 Along with this, in order to strengthen 18:23.951 --> 18:26.534 our own defensive capabilities, 18:27.472 --> 18:31.639 we intend to refuse the international defense program 18:32.293 --> 18:35.513 and also work on the new midterm defense program 18:35.513 --> 18:39.680 and the (mumbles) in the meeting today. 18:42.044 --> 18:43.617 The presence of the US forces in north Japan 18:43.617 --> 18:46.306 is at the core of where the alliance 18:46.306 --> 18:48.398 to function as a deterrent. 18:48.398 --> 18:50.611 At the same time, the operation 18:50.611 --> 18:54.778 of the US Armed Forces should take into consideration 18:55.599 --> 18:58.682 the local residents and secure safety 19:00.229 --> 19:02.826 are indispensable from the standpoint. 19:02.826 --> 19:06.659 We were able to confirm our steady advancement 19:09.771 --> 19:12.618 of the realignment of the US forces 19:12.618 --> 19:15.116 in order to reduce (mumbles) local people, 19:15.116 --> 19:18.053 maintaining the difference at the same time. 19:18.053 --> 19:21.803 The transfer of Fatenma Air Station to Henoko 19:23.655 --> 19:26.717 is the only solution to avoid continuous usage 19:26.717 --> 19:28.634 of Fatenma Air Station. 19:29.519 --> 19:33.352 So we will steadily (mumbles) 19:33.749 --> 19:35.166 of this transfer. 19:37.081 --> 19:40.081 Kadena Air Base issue and the osprey 19:40.458 --> 19:42.875 are matters that I have renewed my request, 19:42.875 --> 19:46.173 therefore the consideration to (mumbles) 19:46.173 --> 19:48.423 and securing the EE safety. 19:49.355 --> 19:50.988 In light of today's outcome, 19:50.988 --> 19:53.821 I would devote myself even further 19:53.991 --> 19:55.746 for securing the safety and security 19:55.746 --> 19:56.913 of the people. 19:57.469 --> 19:59.007 - [Moderator] Thank you. Let's start questions 19:59.007 --> 20:00.323 with our reporters, please. 20:00.323 --> 20:01.454 Keep it to one question. 20:01.454 --> 20:02.617 Let's start with Elise Labott from CNN 20:02.617 --> 20:05.200 for Secretary Tillerson. Elise. 20:05.484 --> 20:06.523 - [Elise] Thank you very much. 20:06.523 --> 20:10.606 Actually I would love it both Secretary Tillerson 20:11.113 --> 20:13.671 and Mattis could answer a question on North Korea. 20:13.671 --> 20:16.561 You wrote in your op-ed last week that 20:16.561 --> 20:20.394 obviously the US prefers a diplomatic solution 20:21.047 --> 20:22.862 to the crisis in North Korea, 20:22.862 --> 20:27.029 but you said that, that diplomatic and economic efforts 20:27.627 --> 20:31.641 and pressure were "backed by a credible military option." 20:31.641 --> 20:34.402 In recent days, the White House strategist 20:34.402 --> 20:38.319 Steve Bannon called the diplomatic and economic 20:39.001 --> 20:42.773 ratcheting up of north tensions with North Korea 20:42.773 --> 20:43.940 a "side show." 20:44.153 --> 20:47.063 He said that there was no military solution 20:47.063 --> 20:51.230 and that the real issue is an economic war with China. 20:51.859 --> 20:55.359 Does this reflect some kind of new opinion 20:55.822 --> 20:57.655 by the administration, 20:57.688 --> 21:00.271 or was he speaking for himself, 21:00.718 --> 21:03.484 and are you afraid that comments like this might 21:03.484 --> 21:06.678 dilute the credible military deterrent that 21:06.678 --> 21:10.678 is backing your diplomatic and economic efforts? 21:10.951 --> 21:11.784 Thank you. 21:13.658 --> 21:14.606 - I don't really have a comment on what 21:14.606 --> 21:18.773 Mr. Bannon's remarks were in that particular interview. 21:19.593 --> 21:20.676 I read those. 21:20.789 --> 21:23.186 I think we have been quite clear as to what 21:23.186 --> 21:26.275 the policy and the posture towards North Korea is, 21:26.275 --> 21:29.819 and I think Secretary Mattis and I in that op-ed 21:29.819 --> 21:33.231 wanted to inform as best we were able to do, 21:33.231 --> 21:35.248 inform the American people first, 21:35.248 --> 21:37.734 but also inform our important friends and allies 21:37.734 --> 21:39.984 as to what our approach is. 21:40.112 --> 21:42.292 And our approach has been endorsed by the President. 21:42.292 --> 21:45.216 It is reviewed with him periodically 21:45.216 --> 21:47.916 in terms of the status of how the approach 21:47.916 --> 21:51.295 is working, and it is first and foremost, 21:51.295 --> 21:53.221 as you have seen, to undertake 21:53.221 --> 21:56.304 a very concerted, deliberate campaign 21:57.427 --> 21:59.413 of exerting pressure on the regime in North Korea 21:59.413 --> 22:01.937 to an extent that as best we can tell, 22:01.937 --> 22:04.106 and we did study previous attempts 22:04.106 --> 22:06.215 over the past two decades. 22:06.215 --> 22:08.658 What's different about this campaign is 22:08.658 --> 22:11.031 I think the level of international unity 22:11.031 --> 22:13.352 around this campaign, the level of cooperation 22:13.352 --> 22:17.519 we are getting from China and from others in the region 22:17.928 --> 22:20.773 and the intensity with which we are carrying out 22:20.773 --> 22:21.856 the campaign. 22:22.280 --> 22:26.363 Obviously, any diplomatic effort in any situation 22:26.437 --> 22:28.812 where you have this level of threat, 22:28.812 --> 22:32.895 and we're confronted with a threat of proportions 22:33.464 --> 22:35.316 that none of us like to contemplate, 22:35.316 --> 22:39.399 has to be backed by a strong military consequence 22:39.943 --> 22:42.526 if North Korea chooses wrongly. 22:42.731 --> 22:44.958 And I think that is the message 22:44.958 --> 22:47.088 that the President has wanted to send 22:47.088 --> 22:48.824 to the leadership of North Korea, 22:48.824 --> 22:51.600 and it was really in response to this ever escalating 22:51.600 --> 22:54.062 levels of threat and rhetoric that were coming 22:54.062 --> 22:56.479 from the regime in Pyongyang. 22:56.727 --> 22:58.063 And you've heard the words, you've seen the videos 22:58.063 --> 23:00.063 that they have produced. 23:00.100 --> 23:02.468 I think the President just felt it was necessary 23:02.468 --> 23:06.080 to remind the regime of what the consequences 23:06.080 --> 23:10.247 for them would be if they chose to carry out those threats. 23:10.251 --> 23:13.834 We are prepared, we're prepared militarily, 23:13.899 --> 23:16.650 we're prepared with our allies to respond 23:16.650 --> 23:18.400 if that is necessary. 23:18.903 --> 23:21.002 That is not our preferred pathway, 23:21.002 --> 23:22.657 and that's been made clear, as well. 23:22.657 --> 23:25.574 So we continue our full-out efforts 23:25.643 --> 23:28.320 working with partners, working with allies 23:28.320 --> 23:32.323 to bring that pressure on the regime in North Korea 23:32.323 --> 23:36.073 with a view that at some point with a unified 23:36.600 --> 23:39.190 international message like we've never had before, 23:39.190 --> 23:41.648 they will realize the level of isolation 23:41.648 --> 23:43.648 they find themselves in, 23:43.844 --> 23:45.805 and that the future that they will face 23:45.805 --> 23:47.823 with that level of isolation is bleak 23:47.823 --> 23:50.156 and will only become bleaker 23:51.285 --> 23:53.088 if they continue this pathway. 23:53.088 --> 23:55.626 So that is, our effort is to cause them 23:55.626 --> 23:57.876 to want to engage in talks, 23:58.035 --> 23:59.829 but engage in talks with an understanding 23:59.829 --> 24:02.946 that these talks will lead to a different conclusion 24:02.946 --> 24:03.861 than talks of the past. 24:03.861 --> 24:06.778 And so we will continue that effort 24:06.959 --> 24:09.428 diplomatically first and foremost, 24:09.428 --> 24:12.366 but knowing that North Korea sits with a 24:12.366 --> 24:15.389 significant capability already within their grasp, 24:15.389 --> 24:19.191 I think it is only prudent that they fully understand 24:19.191 --> 24:22.153 the consequences should they make a bad choice 24:22.153 --> 24:23.403 for themselves. 24:24.077 --> 24:27.642 And obviously, there are consequences for others, as well. 24:27.642 --> 24:30.782 - [Man] Next question from Japanese media. 24:30.782 --> 24:31.865 Mr. Sitimoto? 24:34.007 --> 24:37.424 - [Reporter] My name is Mr. Sitimoto from 24:38.169 --> 24:39.932 Sankei Shimbun newspaper. 24:39.932 --> 24:42.160 My question is addressed to Minister Kono 24:42.160 --> 24:44.160 and Secretary Tillerson. 24:44.258 --> 24:46.758 The question is the following. 24:46.943 --> 24:49.642 It's related to dialogue and pressure 24:49.642 --> 24:52.046 in connection with North Korea. 24:52.046 --> 24:54.348 With regard to North Korea, what conditions 24:54.348 --> 24:57.241 must be met for you to decide that you can 24:57.241 --> 24:59.308 start a dialogue to (mumbles)? 24:59.308 --> 25:02.475 And in addition, at today's conference 25:04.816 --> 25:07.582 to China which has influence over North Korea, 25:07.582 --> 25:10.648 you asked for resolute measures to be taken. 25:10.648 --> 25:13.756 However, and there was agreement on this, 25:13.756 --> 25:16.040 however, but until now, when they got to China, 25:16.040 --> 25:19.375 they had not sufficiently applied the kind of pressure 25:19.375 --> 25:21.890 that the United States and China are seeking. 25:21.890 --> 25:25.602 The efforts made by Japan and the United States, 25:25.602 --> 25:27.577 in what respect is it lacking so that China 25:27.577 --> 25:30.660 is not being fully mobilized, please? 25:38.921 --> 25:41.548 - In the July Japan-US ROK summit meeting, 25:41.548 --> 25:45.715 I confirmed that North Korea, if it changes its course, 25:46.757 --> 25:50.090 and if it refrains from intimidation and 25:51.808 --> 25:54.934 (mumbles) reaction and total denuclearization, 25:54.934 --> 25:59.101 and if it is ready to come back to serious dialogue, 26:00.499 --> 26:04.131 these are measure to be taken, important efforts, 26:04.131 --> 26:07.631 and foremost, there's no sense to dialogue 26:08.062 --> 26:09.668 for the sake of dialogue. 26:09.668 --> 26:11.585 We agreed on this point 26:11.971 --> 26:15.138 between Japan and the United States or 26:15.858 --> 26:18.608 Japan, US, and ROK at the center. 26:19.218 --> 26:22.741 The international committee will continue to apply 26:22.741 --> 26:26.218 maximum pressure to North Korea as a necessity 26:26.218 --> 26:27.218 of doing so. 26:27.703 --> 26:31.120 The trade amount with North Korea is such 26:31.840 --> 26:34.154 that 90% is accounted for by China, 26:34.154 --> 26:36.469 and their role is very important, 26:36.469 --> 26:37.758 and I agree with that, 26:37.758 --> 26:41.925 that new UNSC Resolution 2372 has fully implemented, 26:46.691 --> 26:50.419 strictly and fully implemented a foreign reserves 26:50.419 --> 26:54.252 of North Korea can be decreased to the tune of 26:54.352 --> 26:55.685 over $1 billion. 26:56.966 --> 27:00.299 China must fully and strictly implement. 27:03.276 --> 27:07.443 We would not encourage China to strictly and fully 27:08.563 --> 27:11.563 implement these images after the 15. 27:12.952 --> 27:17.119 Oil and steel and (mumbles), China announced 27:22.874 --> 27:25.954 that it would restrict importation of this. 27:25.954 --> 27:28.871 As we saw an agreement to encourage 27:30.628 --> 27:32.654 the specific actions by North Korea, 27:32.654 --> 27:35.601 we will work on China to take responsible 27:35.601 --> 27:37.463 and constructive action. 27:37.463 --> 27:39.325 And we would like to continue to seek 27:39.325 --> 27:40.836 that China do this. 27:40.836 --> 27:42.379 - [Moderator] And our next question for 27:42.379 --> 27:46.437 Yaganator Bodi from Reuters for Secretary Mattis. 27:46.437 --> 27:48.560 - [Reporter] Thank you. Secretary Mattis, 27:48.560 --> 27:50.521 I wanted to ask you first about Afghanistan. 27:50.521 --> 27:53.018 Do you expect to have a decision on the administration's 27:53.018 --> 27:55.573 south Asia strategy after tomorrow's meeting 27:55.573 --> 27:57.651 at Camp David, and what should we expect that 27:57.651 --> 27:59.165 strategy to look like? 27:59.165 --> 28:01.520 And just very quickly, your service chiefs 28:01.520 --> 28:04.220 have spoken about the events of Charlottesvile 28:04.220 --> 28:07.396 and condemning white supremacy, and racism, and hate, 28:07.396 --> 28:08.952 and I was just wondering if you wanted to add 28:08.952 --> 28:11.489 to any of those comments, as well? Thank you. 28:11.489 --> 28:15.389 - Certainly. First, in response to CNN's earlier 28:15.389 --> 28:19.139 question, I can just assure you that in close 28:19.330 --> 28:21.446 collaboration with our allies, 28:21.446 --> 28:25.279 there are strong military consequences if DPRK 28:25.855 --> 28:27.688 initiates hostilities. 28:27.955 --> 28:31.872 In regards to the Afghanistan meeting tomorrow, 28:32.028 --> 28:34.540 we will meet with the President, 28:34.540 --> 28:36.178 Secretary Tillerson and I, 28:36.178 --> 28:40.261 and several others on the national security team. 28:42.947 --> 28:46.630 As I said, I think it was yesterday, publicly, 28:46.630 --> 28:49.880 we are coming very close to a decision, 28:50.041 --> 28:52.085 and I anticipate it in the very near future. 28:52.085 --> 28:54.088 On the service chiefs and the comments 28:54.088 --> 28:55.759 after Charlottesville, 28:55.759 --> 28:58.489 these are leaders of our diverse armed forces. 28:58.489 --> 29:00.926 They simply said the same message 29:00.926 --> 29:03.759 that we have lived by for decades, 29:04.346 --> 29:07.763 and we continue not to serve in the Army, 29:08.165 --> 29:10.151 the Navy, the Air Force, the Marine Corps, 29:10.151 --> 29:14.318 we serve in the United States Army, United States Navy, 29:15.158 --> 29:17.080 et cetera, and in that regard, 29:17.080 --> 29:19.163 it's a widely diverse force. 29:19.163 --> 29:21.773 We look at E Pluribus Unum on our coins, 29:21.773 --> 29:24.184 out of many, one, they were simply emphasizing 29:24.184 --> 29:26.602 on the battlefield we are one team, 29:26.602 --> 29:28.497 and that's the way stay. Thank you. 29:28.497 --> 29:32.382 - [Man] One more question from the Japanese media. 29:32.382 --> 29:33.299 Mr. Seeger? 29:35.642 --> 29:39.809 - [Man] My name is Seeger from (mumbles). 29:39.841 --> 29:42.159 I have a question to Secretary Mattis and 29:42.159 --> 29:46.132 to Minister Onodera on the (mumbles). 29:46.132 --> 29:50.299 North Korea has a plan to launch a ballistic missile 29:52.492 --> 29:55.242 to the surrounding parts of Guam, 29:57.705 --> 29:59.319 and we are seeing tension mounting. 29:59.319 --> 30:01.742 In (mumbles) to joint statement, 30:01.742 --> 30:05.833 this (mumbles) Japan the rule would be defended 30:05.833 --> 30:07.166 in the alliance. 30:08.635 --> 30:11.052 When the missile is launched, 30:11.222 --> 30:14.014 what specific actions would the US take, 30:14.014 --> 30:15.597 and then for Japan, 30:17.779 --> 30:21.946 what would Japan's role be in the missile defense? 30:26.637 --> 30:29.471 Also, what would the US expect Japan to do 30:29.471 --> 30:31.638 in the case of the launch? 30:31.951 --> 30:35.518 - Very simply, in the event of a missile launch 30:35.518 --> 30:39.685 towards the territory of Japan, Guam, United States, 30:40.073 --> 30:44.073 Korea, we would take immediate, specific actions 30:44.104 --> 30:46.937 to take it down. Minister Onodera? 30:52.829 --> 30:55.746 - Yes, simply, my response would be 30:57.095 --> 30:59.695 in the event there's an attack on Japan, 30:59.695 --> 31:03.112 then we will use the acts available to us 31:03.846 --> 31:07.077 for the missile defense, and we will defend Japan. 31:07.077 --> 31:10.212 But should different circumstances occur, 31:10.212 --> 31:14.129 then we will solidify the relation that we have 31:15.346 --> 31:18.846 with the US, and with close communication, 31:18.971 --> 31:21.221 we will defend the country. 31:22.091 --> 31:25.091 And that is what we discussed today. 31:25.756 --> 31:28.384 - [Moderator] Thank you, everyone. 31:28.384 --> 31:29.884 - [Man] Thank you.