Biden hailed the unbreakable partnership between Japan and the US as a cornerstone of peace, security, prosperity, in the Indo-Pacific and around the world. Kishida referenced the iconic cherry blossom trees that typically bloom in Washington, DC in spring, and were first gifted to the US by Japan in 1912.
At a joint press conference, Biden announced the most significant upgrade in military ties since the alliance between the two countries began. He mentioned plans to modernize military command and control structures in Japan, increase interoperability, and create a defense architecture network with Australia.
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