Top diplomats from Japan, the U.S., Australia, and India gathered in Tokyo to address growing tensions in the Asia-Pacific region. The meeting focused on reinforcing maritime safety, cybersecurity, and supporting other countries in enhancing their defenses.
The ministers expressed serious concerns about unilateral changes to the status quo through coercion and highlighted issues such as the militarization of disputed features in the South China Sea. While not explicitly naming China, the joint statement underscored the need to maintain a free-and-open maritime order.
