Japan, US Coordinate on Iran and Indo-Pacific Security
Exchange of Views between Japanese Foreign Minister and U.S. Secretary of State On July 21, Mr. MOTEGI Toshimitsu, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, who is visiting Manila, the Philippines,…
Zelenskyy appoints Mykhailo Drapatyi as new army chief
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has decided to appoint Mykhailo Drapatyi as the country’s new commander-in-chief of the armed forces as part of a broader overhaul of the military’s leadership. –…
India, US Strengthen Cooperation on Critical Minerals and AI
Pleased to meet Secretary Rubio of the USA here in Manila. Our meeting focused on areas which are priority for the 🇮🇳🇺🇸 Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, including trade & tariffs,…
Australia, China Hold High-Level Talks on ASEAN Sidelines
I met with China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meetings in Manila. Consistent engagement enables Australia to advance our interests, advocate on issues…
US war in Iran has cost $37.5 bln so far, Pentagon says
The United States’ war in Iran has cost $37.5 billion so far, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday, an increase of nearly $8 billion since the last public…
Jaishankar, Wang Yi Discuss Border Stability and Bilateral Normalization
A wide ranging discussion with Politburo member and Foreign Minister Wang Yi of China in Manila #Philippines. Text of my opening remarks as below: Excellency, I am glad to meet…
Indonesia Calls for Faster ASEAN-Canada Free Trade Deal
The partnership between ASEAN and Canada is crucial in building a resilient, peaceful, and prosperous region. Today (22/7), at the ASEAN–Canada Post-Ministerial Conference in Manila, I encouraged the finalization of…
Quad Foreign Ministers Reaffirm Commitment to a Free and Open Indo-Pacific
Was pleased to reconvene the Quad at the ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting to emphasize our message: strong cooperation is vital to supporting ASEAN’s own priority and centrality in the region.…
New UK PM Burnham approves use of UK bases for some US strikes on Iran
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham has approved the use of British military bases by the US for what the UK calls defensive strikes against Iran, in a continuation of his…
ASEAN and India Deepen Maritime and Strategic Cooperation
Today, I co-chaired with Indian FM Dr. S. Jaishankar the #ASEAN-India Post-Ministerial Conference (#PMC) here in Manila. We highlighted the steady progress in our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, particularly in #maritime…