As stated by Spokesperson Matthew Miller:
Deputy Secretary of State Kurt M. Campbell met with Japanese Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Okano Masataka and USAID Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman today in Washington, D.C. on the occasion of the first U.S.-Japan Strategic Diplomacy and Development Dialogue. President Biden and Prime Minister Kishida announced the Dialogue during PM Kishida's April 10 visit to Washington, D.C. The Deputy Secretary, Vice Foreign Minister, and Deputy Administrator emphasized the significance of the new era of strategic global cooperation between the United States and Japan. They reinforced U.S. and Japanese commitments to collaborate with developing partners to address shared challenges. They also stressed the importance of quality infrastructure and sustainability for driving economic prosperity for all.
