Japan-United States of America Relations
Courtesy Call on Mr. HAYASHI Yoshimasa, Chief Cabinet Secretary, by Mr. Jason Matheny, President of RAND Corporation
May 20, 2024
(Photo: Cabinet Public Affairs Office)
On May 20, 2024, commencing at 2:00 pm, for approximately 30 minutes, Mr. HAYASHI Yoshimasa, Chief Cabinet Secretary, received a courtesy call from Mr. Jason Matheny, President of RAND Corporation, during his visit to Japan. The overview of the courtesy call is as follows.
- At the outset, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi welcomed President Matheny’s visit to Japan and appreciated the information and advice which have been provided by RAND Corporation on various occasions, including security and defense matters.
- In response, President Matheny expressed his appreciation for the cooperation between the Japanese government and RAND Corporation, and the two sides exchanged views on issues, such as Japan-U.S. security cooperation, regional affairs, and new areas including emerging technologies such as AI.