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# Joint Statement by U.S.-Japan Security Consultative Committee

By U.S. Department of State

                Washington, D.C.  –              
At the “2+2” U.S.-Japan Security Consultative Committee (SCC) meeting in  Tokyo on October 3, 2013, the Ministers decided upon several steps to upgrade  significantly the capability of the U.S.-Japan Alliance. The Ministers commend  the ongoing progress in the revision of the Guidelines for U.S.-Japan Defense  Cooperation as a core component of these steps. Based on the October 8, 2014,  Interim Report, this work will not only ensure Japan’s peace and security, but  also make positive contributions to the Asia-Pacific region and beyond.

The U.S. rebalance to the Asia-Pacific region and Japan’s policy of  “Proactive Contribution to Peace,” based on the principle of international  cooperation, both contribute to efforts by the Alliance to ensure a peaceful and  prosperous Asia-Pacific region. Along these lines, the Government of the United  States welcomes and supports efforts made by the Government of Japan in the  security field, including the cabinet decision on July 1, 2014, for developing  seamless security legislation.

Recognizing the significance of ensuring consistency between the revision of  the Guidelines and Japan’s legislative process and reconfirming the importance  of ensuring the robust content of the revised Guidelines, the Ministers have  decided to deepen the discussions further to work toward finalizing the revision  of the Guidelines during the first half of next year, taking into account the  progress of Japan’s legislative process.

The Ministers affirm an unwavering mutual commitment to strengthen the  Alliance further and to enhance deterrence in a complex regional and global  security environment. The U.S.-Japan Alliance will continue to be the  cornerstone of regional peace and security as well as a platform for global  cooperation.

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