TOKYO, Japan – The recent US-Japan Security Consultative Committee, also known as the 2+2 meeting, highlighted the crucial need for peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. Convened on July 28 in Tokyo, the meeting involved US secretaries of state and defense alongside Japanese foreign affairs and defense ministers.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) expressed appreciation for the unwavering commitment of the United States and Japan toward maintaining cross-strait peace.
A joint statement released after the discussions emphasized that the preservation of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait is essential for global security and prosperity. It strongly urged that any cross-strait issues be resolved through peaceful means.
The statement criticized China’s approach to foreign policy, framing it as an attempt to alter the international order for its own advantages using military force. This development is a significant concern for the United States, Japan, and the broader international community, representing a central strategic challenge in the Indo-Pacific region.
MOFA articulated that the aggressive expansion of authoritarian regimes poses challenges to the rules-based international order, leading to increased geopolitical tensions. As a committed member of the Indo-Pacific, Taiwan aims to enhance collaboration with the United States, Japan, and other like-minded nations to uphold shared values of freedom, democracy, and the rule of law. The ministry added that Taiwan will actively work with these partners to maintain peace, stability, and prosperity across both the Taiwan Strait and the broader Indo-Pacific region.
Japan-US Security Consultative Committee (Japan-US “2+2”)
