Japan Expresses Its Concerns To China, Russia Over Joint Patrolling In Asia Pacific Region
On Sunday, Japan expressed its concerns to Russia and China
over joint patrolling by their air forces in the Asia Pacific region. Japanese
foreign minister Yoshimasa Hayashi stated that concerns have been conveyed to
both countries about their actions via diplomatic channels. "As previously,
we raised our apprehensions from the perspective of regional security in the
Asia Pacific region," he was quoted as saying by the news agency Sputnik.
According to the Russian Defense Ministry, the Russian and Chinese militaries
conducted the third combined air patrolling in the Asia-Pacific using strategic
bombers on Friday, November 19.
Meanwhile, the Chinese Defence Ministry stated that Beijing
sent two H-6K aircraft to form a combined formation with two Russian Tu-95MC
aircraft over the Sea of Japan and the East China Sea. The aircraft strictly
followed international law during the patrol and did not breach the airspace of
any countries, added the ministry. It further informed that this was the third
coordinated strategic air patrol between the Chinese and Russian armed forces.
It aims to strengthen the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of
coordination in the new era, improve strategic coordination and joint
operational capabilities, and jointly maintain global strategic stability.
Last month, the Chinese and Russian navies also conducted
their first-ever maritime patrol under 'Maritime Interaction-2021.' It was
conducted in Western Pacific waters, with a total of 10 warships from the
Russian Pacific Fleet and six carrier-based helicopters participating in the
military drill in the Sea of Japan and the East China Sea, reported ANI. The
joint military exercise included tactical naval manoeuvring, anti-mine
detachment support, and conducted artillery fire at sea targets, with the
actual use of weaponry. The warships from navies of both countries sailed
through the Tsugaru Strait separating Japan's main island and its northern
island of Hokkaido.
On November 12, Japanese foreign minister Hayashi stated
that the country intends to resolve the ownership dispute over four islands:
Kunashir, Iturup, Shikotan, and Habomai. Hayashi stated that following the
discussions, they would sign a peace treaty with Russia, reported ANI. He went
on to say that they will work to resolve the issues and not shift the
responsibility to future generations. Hayashi stated at a press conference that
the country wants to resolve the issues with Russia. He also stated that they
aim to continue drafting a peace treaty based on the two countries' current
accords.
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