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This is a unique opportunity for me to

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come and observe bilateral training

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with japanese ground self Defense force

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for the larger exercise of the rim of

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pacific rim pack here , comprised of 26

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nations . Given that the current severe

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security environment in asian pathway

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region , Japan US alliance is a key

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element to secure our regional

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stability .