Press Releases

1. The four ministers welcomed the convening of the "2+2" meeting between Japan and Indonesia as comprehensive and strategic partners for the first time in almost four and a half years. Minister MOTEGI stated that it has become increasingly important to strengthen efforts toward the realization of a “Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP)” and that security cooperation between Japan and Indonesia, both of which are democratic and maritime nations, is of great significance.
2. The four ministers shared the recognition on the current international security circumstances that are becoming increasingly severe. The four Ministers discussed the bilateral security and defense cooperation as well as regional issues and collaboration in international arena, and confirmed their commitment to further reinforcing the cooperation between the two countries with a view to maintaining and strengthening the free and open international order based on the rule of law.

1. The four ministers welcomed that the two countries had advanced their cooperation in the field of maritime security since the second “2+2” meeting in 2021, including the provision by Japan to Indonesia of a large-scale patrol vessel through ODA (Official Development Assistance) as well as high-speed patrol boats through OSA (Official Security Assistance). The four Ministers shared the view that the two countries would further expand the cooperation in this field including through OSA.
2. The four ministers also welcomed the progress of many efforts made to date in such fields as joint exercises and exchange of human resources. Also, the four ministers concurred on further advancing the discussion between the defense authorities of the two countries including on defense equipment and technology cooperation based on the Agreement concerning the Transfer of Defense Equipment and Technology signed at the second “2+2” meeting. In addition, the four ministers also concurred on launching discussion between the defense authorities of both countries on the way to protect military information.

The four ministers also discussed situations of the East China Sea and the South China Sea, North Korea, Middle East, Myanmar and so forth.

1. Regarding the situation in the East China Sea and the South China Sea, Minister MOTEGI and Minister KOIZUMI expressed serious concern against the continuation and the intensification of the unilateral attempts to change the status quo by force or coercion. Furthermore, the four Ministers confirmed the importance of adhering to international law, particularly the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), from the perspective of upholding a maritime order based on the rule of law.
2. Concerning the situation in North Korea, the four ministers shared serious concerns over the nuclear and missile development and the advancement of Russia-North Korea military cooperation, and confirmed the importance of the full implementation of the related UN Security Council resolutions toward the complete denuclearization of North Korea. In addition, Minister MOTEGI asked for the continued understanding and cooperation on the immediate resolution of the abductions issue, and gained support from the Indonesian side.
3. As for the situation in the Middle East, the four ministers confirmed that the two countries would work together including through CEAPAD (Conference on cooperation among East Asian countries for Palestinian Development) toward the early recovery and reconstruction of Gaza and the realization of a two-state solution.
4. Regarding the situation in Myanmar, the four ministers shared serious concern over the deteriorating situation and reaffirmed the close coordination on this matter.