January 11, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Joint Staff Spokesperson Navy Capt. Jereal Dorsey provided the following readout:
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., spoke with Japan Chief of Staff, Joint Staff General Yoshihide Yoshida yesterday by phone.
Gen. Brown offered his condolences to the people of Japan following the devastating earthquake there.
The two military leaders discussed the ongoing illegal Houthi attacks on commercial vessels operating in international waters in the Red Sea. Gen. Brown reiterated the U.S. desire to work with all nations who share an interest in upholding the principle of freedom of navigation and ensuring safe passage for global shipping.
The leaders reaffirmed the U.S. - Japan Alliance’s resolve to maintain regional stability. Gen. Brown reiterated that the U.S. commitment to the defense of Japan remains ironclad.
The U.S. - Japan Alliance remains the cornerstone of peace, security and stability in the region, facilitating a Free and Open Indo-Pacific.
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