Overview
- In Tokyo, the Japan–Indonesia 2+2 resumed after four and a half years with agreements to expand personnel exchanges and joint training and to deepen cooperation through Japan’s OSA following earlier ODA/OSA patrol vessel deliveries.
- The ministers launched talks on protecting military information and moved to advance equipment and technology cooperation, with a vice‑ministerial Defense Strategy Dialogue reported by Japanese media.
- Japan and Indonesia affirmed adherence to international law with emphasis on UNCLOS and flagged serious concern over unilateral attempts to alter maritime status quos.
- At ADMM‑Plus in Kuala Lumpur, South Korea outlined a two‑track approach that pairs a strong ROK‑US deterrent posture with sustained dialogue to ease military tensions and build trust.
- Seoul held separate meetings with Australia, Malaysia, and China to deepen defense industry cooperation, expand training and exchanges, and address issues such as Chinese activity near the KADIZ and stability on the Korean Peninsula.