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Any minute now, joe biden is set to speak alongside the leaders of japan and south korea. The president using camp david to help deepen ties between these two key allies, especially amid increasing provocative actions by china and north korea. Well bring you his remarks live. Plus, the atf now on the ground, joining the investigation in hawaii into what caused the fires on maui. More than 1,000 people are still missing. Crews have not even searched half of the burn zone. Lawyers for donald trump are pushing to delay his federal trial for more than two years. Well show you their legal arguments, why they are arguing to push it back, and whether the judge in the case will buy their reasoning. Were following these major developing stories and many more all coming in right here to cnn news central. At any moment, were expecting to hear from joe biden and the leaders of japan and south korea. Youre looking at a live picture right now of camp david. Today, they are making history, the firstever Trilateral Summit with those two countries. A place where so much history has made been in diplomacy through the years. The common goal, a show of younty and force in the face of a rising china and provocative Nuclear Armed north korea. Our correspondent joins us from camp david. Arlette, this is quite a moment to get these three countries together, unified in their views, certainly of china and north korea. How did this come about . Reporter yeah, jim. It really was once unimaginable, the idea that South Korea And Japan would be entering into a trilateral agreement with any country, given the years of mistrust and tension between their two countries. But in a short while, youll see the three appear here as they are meeting for their firstever Trilateral Summit. Joe biden praised this as a historic moment, arguing that the countries are stronger and the world will be safer as these three countries are now working together. The president is using the backdrop of this president ial retreat at camp david to broker and have this show of unity between the three countries, as they are dealing with increasingly provocative behavior from north korea, as well as china, which is continuing to assert its military and economic power in the region. As the result of this trilateral setup, we are expecting the leaders to make a few announcements, talking about ways that they are deepening their Defense Cooperation. Things like having annual military exercises, as well as regular Ballistic Missile drills together. Theyre also going to talk about Intelligence Sharing Agreements that they are coming to, and they are taking steps to set up a threeway hotline for the leaders to consult during times of crisis. They are also going to say that they are make thing summit an annual event, hoping that it will last into future administrations. One thing that is key here is that the announcements coming today are not exactly akin to that nato article v, which is an assurance that says an attack on one is an attack on all. You heard china criticize this alliance between the u. S. , South Korea And Japan. Officials announced that they are wanting to talk together when a country is facing a National Security threat. So well hear from both biden, as well as the president of south korea and Prime Minister k kishida as they lay out these historic moments. Camp david has been the site for so many high stakes diplomatic moments. Winston churchill was the first foreign leader to visit here with fdr. You had the Camp David Accords with jimmy carter, leading to a Peace Agreement between israel and egypt. Bill clinton tried to get a Peace Agreement here in 2000 but that did not forge ahead. Joe biden is hoping to make his own mark here at camp david and make the case that strengthened alliances are key to americas future. No question. So much history there. Arlette, thank you so much. The other big headline were following this hour, less than an hour from now, residents of lahaina are set to address how official responded and didnt respond to the wildfires in their community. At least 111 people now con confirmed dead. 1,000 or more could still be missing. Just shocking numbers. More and more pointed questions, including why mauis Warning Sirens were silent as the fires spread. The islands Emergency Management chief, herman endaya, resigned one day after defending the decision not to activate those sirens. Were also learning that the atf is on the ground joining in the investigation of the fires origins. Hard questions that need answers now. And a lot of people that need help. Lets discuss with a member of the maui county council. Thank you for sharing part of your afternoon with us today. What is it like on the ground ten days out from when this fire started . Aloha and thank you for having me. Right now on the ground, we still see a lot of our Community Being working really hard to support each other, getting out the supplies that are needed. We see the different islands sending boats with supplies. Everything that the west Side Community needs right now. You just see a tremendous amount of love and unity and aloha and support for each other. And its what we noeed right no. But i also wanted to share about the distress that is going on with some of what you just mentioned, about what the government is doing and how its responding or not responding, and the disparities that the different communities are being like how are they being treated . I wanted to give voice to our Native Hawaiians that are feeling like theyre that this is an attempt to erase our people to physically remove us, remove Native Hawaiians from the land. So that they can use this opportunity, this disaster to profit off of. Keani, youre speaking of predatory folks that are now showing up where people have lost property and theyre offering them a fraction of what their property is worth in order to take it on . That is exactly what im talking about. I guess this is called disaster capitalism, where, you know, they are using this disaster to as people are suffering from the trauma, and are in desperate condition to buy out property so that later they can build it for profit. And our governor just had our Water Director removed, the director on the commission of Water Resource Management. The community is just trying to, you know, deal with the aftermath of this fire and come together and its so inspiring. But now Community Leaders that have been supporting our community are now having to call on the governor to please reinstate him to the commission of Water Resource Management as the deputy director. Quickly, we are awaiting joe biden at the white house. Hes headed to hawaii on monday. What is your message to the white house . Mahala for everything theyre doing. To please work with our community. Our community is amazing, and to just support the Community Led efforts. And to please not let this become an opportunity for disaster capitalism. Keani, thank you for sharing your story with us today. We are set to hear from joe biden at any moment. We hope he has some words for the folks in maui. Jim . We are watching events at camp david, where joe biden is putting together the leaders bringing together the leaders of japan and south korea. The president of south korea, the japanese Prime Minister fumio kishida. The first time theres been a Trilateral Summit. The u. S. Has deep relations with South Korea And Japan, but South Korea And Japan have often had tense relations. The three coming together in a new military agreement. Not quite alliance, says the u. S. China has a different view. Joining me now are my guests. As we await the president s comments here any moment now, kim, the white house is say thing is not a mutual Defense Agreement with an article v express it ximt from the u. S. To go to the defense of japan and south korea, although the u. S. Has those individual agreements with each of those countries. China calls it a mini nato. What is it exactly . Nato is a treaty. This is not a treaty. Lawyers havent signed it on the dotted line, but there is going to be a hotline to call. So if there is a chinese invasion of taiwan, if there is some sort of issue between fishing ships, trollers and chinese ships that these countries get involved, they are s establishing a way to coordinate a response with each other. They have mutual concerns. North korean missiles, chinese economic predation. And also the war in ukraine. So there are ways they have aligned, and these three leaders are trying to make sure that they can make something stick out of this moment. Importantly, even though they overlap on so many areas, historically there have been a lot of disagreements with these two powers. Thats part of the reason this is so historic and a Pivotal Moment for joe biden. Sure. Look, you can credit the Biden Administration for helping bring these two American Allies with these deep historical differences together. But i think you can credit china and its actions here in asia, that it has worried powers like japan and south korea, who are traditionally trading partners with china. Its made them worried and realize they have to come together. North korea, also pursuing a Nuclear Weapons program, Firing Missiles that threaten both countries. Of course, russia invading ukraine and China Cozying up to russia. All of that has made the landscape in the region much more unpredictable. Thats part of what is bringing these three countries together like this. One of the big concerns, though, is all of the leaders involved here are having some problems in the polls at home. So a question is, how do you get the mechanisms that we are expecting they are going to agree on, to last if there is a change in power in seoul or tokyo or washington . One reason a priority is having established lines of communications, there have been a number of close calls short of war, but worries about esca escalations. You had a chinese warship cut off a u. S. Warship. You had a chinese aircraft coming quite close to u. S. Surveillance aircraft. Heres the chinese Warship Cutting off the u. S. Destroyer just a number of weeks ago. The concern is these small instances turn into something bigger. Lets go back to camp david where we sew joee joe biden approaching the podium with the leaders of South Korea And Japan. Theres a reason biden chose camp david. This is where jimmy carter sat down with israeli and egyptian leaders to seek peace. This comes at an important time when there are key questions about chinas economic future, so look forward perhaps to some conversation about the Economic Security of these two powers and their relationship with the United States, as well. As china weakens economically, it becomes more dangerous. Lets listen to the president and the leaders of japan and south korea. Good afternoon, everyone. Welcome to camp david. If i seem like im happy, its because i am. This has been a great, great meeting. Mr. President , mr. Prime minister, i we meet in this Historic Place to make an historic moment. And i believe that to be true. This is a new era in partnership between japan and the republic of korea and the United States. Our new camp david trilat, thats what we have here. But before we dive into the progress we have made today, we used to say in the senate, appointed personal privilege, i want to express my appreciation for the contribution that your countries have made toward the relief following the devastating wildfires in hawaii. I want to thank you both. On behalf of the american people. I also want to note that my team is closely monitoring hurricane hillary, which is has the potential to bring significant rain and flooding to southern california. Fema is ready to respond as needed. I urge everyone, in the path of this storm, to take precautions and listen to the guidance from state and local officials. And you have heard me say it before, the republic of korea and japan are capable and indispensable allies. Now to the purpose of why were here. Americas commitment to both countries is iron clad. And my personal commitment to bringing these three nations together was real from the very beginning. Sense last summer, weve met on the margins of the nato summit in spain i, the asean summit in cambodia, and the g7 summit in japan. Today, we made history. Were the firstever stand alone summit between the leaders of our three countries. As well as our commitment to meet together on a leader level annually, and to have all of our relative cabinet member people eat on a regular basis from this point on. Not just this year, not next year, but forever. Thats the intention. And so i want to recognize the important work that both of you have done. And the political courage, and i mean this sincerely, the political courage that you have both demonstrated to resolve difficult issues that stood in the way for a long time of a close relationship between japan, south korea, and the United States. Your leadership, with the full support of the United States, has brought us here. Because each of you understands that our world stands at an inflection point. A point where were called to lead in new ways to Work Together, to stand together, and today, im crowd to say our nations are answering proud to say our nations are answering that call. First, were elevating our trilateral Defense Cooperation to the indopacific region, that includes launching annual, multidomain military exercises, bringing our Trilateral Cooperation to unprecedented levels. Were doubling down on information sharing, including on dprks Missile Launches and cyber activities. Critically, critically, we have all committed to swiftly consult with each other in response to threats to any one of our countries from whatever surs that occurs. That means well have a hotline to coordinate our responses when there is a crisis in the region or affecting any one of our countries. Today, we have all reaffirmed our shared commitment to maintain peace and stability in the taiwan straits, and addressing economic coercion. Were going to continue encountering threats from the dprw to the tune of billions. Potential arms transfer in support of russias war against ukraine. Together, well stand up for international law, freedom of navigation, and a peaceful resolution of disputes in the south china sea. Second, were expanding our Economic Cooperation to build an indopacific that is peaceful and prosperous. Today, we have committed to launch a new what we call a supply chain Early Warning system. It will alert our nations to disruptions of certain products and materials, like Critical Minerals for batteries so we can get ahead of the issues as they appear with the experience that we have experienced with the during the pandemic. Excuse me, this is falling off. There you go. And building on the g7 Led Partnership for Global Infrastructure and investment. Were deepening cooperation between our development of Financial Institutions to mobilize more financing for quality infrastructure, and secure communications technology, to help low and middle Income Countries throughout the region, take on the challenges as a matter of most of their people. And finally, our partnership is about building a better futch you are for our people. Thats why we are deepening our cooperation on Global Health and launching a trilateral Expert Exchange in support of the moon shot initiative. Thats going to change cancer as we know it. It matters a great deal to me and families across the three countries. In the United States, we are revolutionizing the way we do cancer research. Together, the three of us im confident we can harness our innovation and end cancer as we know it. Were launching a new collaboration between our National Laboratories and advance our science, knowledge and Technological Capabilities together. As we do, well work in lock step to set standards, including artificial intelligence, which a lot of work has to be done. Let me close with this. Mr. President , mr. Prime minister, this is the first summit ive hosted at camp david as president. I can think of no more fitting location to begin our next era of cooperation. A place that has long symbolized the power of new beginnings and new possibilities. In the months and years ahead, well continue to seize those possibilities together, unwaivering in our unity and unmatched in our resolve. This is not about a day, week, or month. This is about decades and decades of relationships that we are building. Mr. Prime minister, mr. President , i want to thank you for your leadership. I say it again, for your courage that brought us together. I look forward to working with both of you ahead. Now, i would yield who am i yielding to . Distinguished guests, the president of the republic of korea. We needed the voice of god to tell us that. Translator first of all, i would like to thank President Biden for his warm hospitality. It is a great pleasure to visit with Prime Minister kishida. In response to todays unprecedented crisis, the ties between our three countries, which are the most advanced democracies in the region, and Major Economies leading scientific innovation are more important than ever. From this moment on, camp david will be remembered as a Historic Place where the republic of korea, the United States, and japan proclaim that we will have an International Order and play key roles to enhance Regional Security and prosperity based on our shared values of freedom, human rights and rule of law. Today, we the three leaders held a very first stand alone Trilateral Summit. It marks a new chapter in our Trilateral Cooperation. Today, we have agreed on the Camp David Principles that will function as the enduring guidelines for our Trilateral Cooperation. In addition, we have developed the spirit of camp david, which is a Document Embodiying our translation. First of all, to facilitate the Stable Development of our Trilateral Cooperation, we have built the institutional basis for the Trilateral Cooperation at multiple levels and sectors. In addition to making our Trilateral Summit regular, we have agreed to have our governments personnel at all levels, meet every year to closely coordinate our Trilateral Cooperation. In particular, we the three leaders have agreed to establish a communication channel, so we can swiftly coordinate a response in case an urgent issue occurs in the region. Further more, to bolster our trilateral strategic cooperation in the indopacific, our three countries will establish the indopacific dialogue, which will discover new areas of cooperation. Also, along with the Economic Security dialogue led by our three countries, we have agreed to found a consultative body for Policy Coordination and also build Cooperation Frameworks in various sectors. We have also decided to hold our rok, u. S. , and Japan Global Youth Summit to strengthen ties with our future generations. Second, we have agreed to step up our Security Cooperation to ensure our peoples safety and peace in the region, based on the now institutionalized cooperation framework. To this end, we have consulted on practical ways to cooperate and aimed at improving our to north Koreas Nuclear and missile threats which have become more sophisticated than ever. The realtimesharing of the Missile Warning data, freed upon during the summit last november, will be activated within this year. This will make significant progress in strengthening our three nations capabilities to detect and track north koreas missiles. In countering the dprks nuclear and missile threats, we concurred that trilateral Defense Exercises were crucial. A as north korea funds its Nuclear Missiles program, Activities To Monitor will be doubled. A new Trilateral Working Group on dprks Cyber Activity also be established. Moreover, south korea, the u. S. And japan in their pursuit of strategies, oppose any unilateral attempt to change the status quo by force. Respect for territorial integritiry and the peaceful settlement of disputes undergird an International Order that we resolve to safeguard. As part of the endeavors, our three nations agreed to support Pacific Island countries. Further more, to help ukrainians regain freedom and pursue reconstruction, we are determined to incross our threeway coordination. All next, we the three leaders discussed how to Work Together to promote shared prosperity and future growth. First of all, in the field of Economic Security directly linked to our National Economies of the three countries, we will work to expand our strategic partnership, to ensure Global Supply Chain Resilience and energy security, we colleged to bolster our Trilateral Cooperation to manage Global Supply chain risks. An Early Warning system will be established together. In addition, we decided to broaden our collaboration in the field of cutting emg dge technologies. Specifically in ai, quantum, bio, Next Generation telecommunications, and space sectors, Cooperation Among our three countries would deliver powerful synergies. Mr. President , thank you for your posty talt. Next time, i hope we will be united in the republic of korea. Thank you. Tra distinguished guests, the Prime Minister of japan. President. Translator thank you. First of all, inmaui, hawaii, wildfires caused devastating damage. I express my sympathy and i pray for the peace of those that have lost their lives, in order to offer support with 2 million worth of support. For the earliest recovery of the affected areas, japan will make a contribution. Today, i have visited camp david and the three of us have spent a truly meaningful time. I expressed by heartfelt gratitude to joe for the kind invitation. Today with joe and president yoon, this has been a precious opportunity for myself to further deepen the relationship of trust and confidence for the first time ever, instead of the conferences that we have held the Trilateral Summit on a stand alone basis. Here at camp david, numerous historical meetings have taken place, and it is a huge honor to have printed a fresh page in its history with this meeting. The foundation of the trilateral collaboration of a solid bilateral relationships. The three of us have understood this more than anyone else and have executed our understanding in practice. Generally this year, i visited the United States and later president yoon visited japan in march. And then to the u. S. In april. And if may, i myself traveled to south korea and we have bolstered a mutual relationship. At the moment, the free indo International Order based on the rule of law is in crisis. Due to russias aggression of ukraine, the International Order is shaken from its foundation. A unilateral attempt to change the status quo by force in the east and south china seas are continuing, and missile threats of north korea is only becoming more frequent. Under such circumstances to make our trilateral strategic Collaboration Blossom and bloom is only logical and almost inevitable and is required within this era. The three of us here today declare our determination to pioneer that a new era of japan u. S. rok partnership. How we will advance with cooperation of the three countries Going Forward, i will discuss from three perspectives. Firstly, coordination between the japan u. S. And the u. S. rok all alliances, will be reinforced and trilateral Security Cooperation will be brought to a new height. At this meeting, we agreed to hold the japan u. S. Rok Domain Joint exercises on an annual basis. Fur furthermore, regarding the realtime sharing of north kree whys Missile Warning information we agreed to last november, that initial steps have been implemented, and an important first step has been advanced towards the launch of the mechanism by the end of the year. We also agreed on the establishment of the Working Group of north koreas cyber activities, considered to be the source of finance for nuclear and Missile Development and on other matters. The second point is the moment of cooperation between the United States, japan, and south korea, and the expansion of their areas of cooperation. Regarding the response to north korea, in addition to strengthening regional deterrence, and response capabilities, the three countries agreed to strengthen cooperation for the full implementation of sanctions, and to work closely together in the u. S. Security council, where all three countries will be members in 2024. At the same time, we shared our recognition that the way is open for dialogue with north korea. I then stated that the Abduction Issue is a humanitarian issue, with time constraints and once again, received the strong support of joe and president yoon for the immediate resolution of this matter. We also agreed to Work Together through the indopacific die nothing, and the development and cooperation to realize a free and open indopacific. And in particular, to coordinate Building Capacity Support in the domain of maritime security, particularly with regard to asean and Pacific Island countries. Fur furthermore, we agreed to promote corporation in the field of Economic Security, including critical and emerging technologies and supply Chain Resilience. Third, developing a framework for Trilateral Cooperation. In will create a foundation for continuous and stable enhancement of coordination among the three countries. After confirming that the three country also promote multilayered cooperation at all levels, it was agreed that a Trilateral Summit meeting will be held at least once a year. Likewise, the ministers of foreign affairs, defense, and National Security advisers will each also meet at least once a year. And the financial minister as well as the industry and commerce ministers, will be meeting. We will consider the Camp David Principles issued today at a historic Turning Point for the international community, to be a new compass for Trilateral Cooperation, and we will vigorously implement the concrete cooperation outlined in the camp david statement of jvp, rok, and the u. S. , together with joe and president yoon, we will further stresngthen the partnership between the three countries to safeguard a free indo pacific based on the International Rule of law. Thank you. Now we have time for questions. President biden, please select your reporter first. Ap. Thank you, mr. President. I have a question for each of the leaders. It will be brief, but related. President biden, how confident should asia be about a robust american commitment to a Nuclear Umbrella when the commander in chief, who preceded you, and is looking to succeed you, spoke openly about reducing the u. S. Foot print in the Korean Peninsula. President yoon, how much confidence can japan and the u. S. Have about seouls longterm commitment to approachment, when polls show the majority of korea disapproves or your handling of the forced labor issue. And Prime Minister kishida, what assurances can you give to japanese citizens who fear bolstering your Security Cooperation could lead the country into an economic cold war with china. And mr. President , on a domestic matter, what is your reaction to the Special Counsel Appointment last week to your son . Thank you. [ laughter ] first of all, look, theres not much, if anything, i agree on with my predecessor on foreign policy. His America First policy, walking away from the rest of the world, made us weaker, not stronger. Americas strong with our allies and our alliances, and thats why we will endure. Its a strength that, quite frankly, that increases all of our strengths. This is just about one summit, what makes today different is it launches a series of initiatives that are actually institutional changes in how we deal with one another. And security and Economic Cooperation, technology cooperation, development cooperation, consultation exercises, and all of this will create momentum, i believe, year by year, month by month, to make relationships stronger and more certain to remain, to be in place. And with these results, i think theyre going to keep it going, and i think theyre going to benefit all of our countries. With regard to the second question, i have no comment on any investigation thats going on. Thats up to the justice department, and thats all i have to say. Translator to the question that was directed to me, i would like to say that the treaty made between korea and japan that was made in 1965 and following up that by the government and the supreme courts ruling in 2015 have some differences. But we have already implemented measures to bridge the gaps among them. And in south korea, of course there is Public Opinion that is supposed to address measures like that. However, from a perspective thats forward looking, strengthening ties and improving relationship between korea and japan are important. And there is a a shared understanding that this matters to our bilateral relationship, as well as our future. This is something we need to continue working on. Translator thank you for the question. First of all, at todays meeting, the rules based on International Order and activity inconsistent with such ruled based order and activities, the consensus has been shared. And the free and open International Order must be defended. Going forward, the u. S. And japan will be reen forced, and such endeavors will continue Going Forward. Our country and for the surrounding countries, the response capabilities, as well as the defense, the capabilities, will be bolstered. And by doing so, the lives and livelihood of our population will be protected and these are the important activities. Having said that, with regard to china, last year in november, there was the japan china leaders summit. And there was a positive moment. By maintaining the positive moment will be asserted. And we should strongly request responsible conduct. We will continue to accumulate the conversation about multiple issues. Which will cooperate with common challenges. It will be established by mutual effort. That is my administrations consistent policy, based on this perception towards regional stability of an efforts will continue, thank you. President yoon, next question please. Please go ahead and ask a question, the reporter here, please go awedhead with your question. Translator hello. First of all, i would like to ask a question to president yoon of the republic of korea. I heard that you stated a new chapter has opened in our Trilateral Cooperation with the two countries. Compared to the previous summit, what would be the most significant outcome that you gained through this summit, and also from the perspective of our people, what will it be the benefit that the people of korea will feel from these strengthens of ties . And now a question to joe biden. During this summit, the issues of detainees or Prisoners Of Wars, and you mentioned that there will be a cooperation in these human rights issues. You also said you would support the free and peaceful Korean Peninsula in the region. What kind of shift would be in your policy, and what specific solutions do you have in these regards . Lastly, i would like to direct my question to Prime Minister kishida. Today, we had a historic Trilateral Summit. However, there was much backlash and many concerns in korea. However, president yoon showed his political courage to do so. Thats the international communitys evaluation. However, there are still concerns that the japan is making very passive efforts to resolve our issues that still remain. And also how would you be able to show your truthful willingness to resolve and improv our bilateral relations Going Forward . Translator first of all, this trilateral Cooperation Amongst our three countries has opened a new chapter. We made that announcement today. To talk about the differences from the past cooperation, for instance, in the past, it was about individual issues that we saw Cooperation Among ourselves. But now, as we have opened a new chapter in our cooperation for security, economy, science and technology, and development to help. These three issues our countries decided to closely Work Together. So its much more come pr comprehensive in nature. Such comprehensive cooperation has been launched by us today. Because currently, we had complicated crisis and the threat from the dprk. Across the world, we believe we can together make a contribution to freedom and peace Around The World. So that is our foundational understanding, and our common and shared interests of the three countries. Not just for extraordinary interests of ourselves, our interests are well aligned with a universal interest of the members oh of the Global Community where we find our shared interest live. At the same time, this framework of comprehensive cooperation will contribute to Global Supply Chain Resilience, Global Financial market stability. Over th our three countries together have the best in pclas expertise in science and tegnology. And we are instituting liberal democracy. Naturally, in science and technologies will bring benefits, tangible benefits to our people. Not just in terms of security but also in terms of economy and scientific technology. But what is most important to hear is not about our own interests only. When we put our forces together, i believe that we can make a contribution to the advancement of freedom and peace in the world. That is where our interests are aligned. Look, back in may of 2022, i met with the families of the japanese abductees during my visit. I heard their stories, and empathized with them and got a sense of the pain that theyre feeling. Its real. Who still wait and worry and wonder. And were not going to forget about them or their loved ones. And theres clear language on this on our joint statement. The bottom line is this, that we share a common position. Were committed to working together to see the return of all Prisoners Of War and those who have been abducted and detained. And by the way, one of the things we get asked many times and i wasnt directly asked but implied is what makes us think this is positive. Success brings success. When other nations seek cooperation in the region, may make judgments about would they be better off if they make commitments, will they move. Think about students of history, all of you, and you are. Think about how many times successes have generated other successes when you dont anticipate it. And so i just think this is a were not going to forget. Were not giving up, and were going to continue to make the case for the freedom of all those detainees. With regard to your question for me, first of all, i have strong feelings about strengthening bilateral relationships between rok and japan. I share that with president yoon. The two countries in dealing with International Challenges should cooperate. Were both important neighboring countries, and so friendship with president yoon and relation to both trust based on this, both countries as partners should open up a new era, and that is my thinking. This year president yoon came to japan, and i visited the rok. At Internationala Forum we have repeated meetings, and between our two countries including the economy and security weve had forward looking and concrete approaches which were started. Its already in motion dynamically. Economic Security Dialogue was started, or it has been decided on. In the area of Export Control there have been progress and also financial ministers and Defense Ministers have had meetings. And so weve had this very positive forward looking developments. And these are seen not only in the Public Sector but also in the private sector we see a slate of developments like Human Exchanges and exchanges between business circles. Were seeing very active developments in all of these areas, and that is a reality. And Going Forward we hope to accumulate these approaches with along with president yoon to strengthen our bilateral relations even further by generating results. We hope that people understand japans feelings towards bilateral relations, and wed like to continue such efforts. Thank you. Thank you ver y much. I did have a question to other of the leader. President biden, it was mentioned at this summit meeting russias aggression of ukraine is continuing, so what role do you expect of japan . Prime minister kishida has mentioned that as chinas threat in asia is rising, ukraine may be east asia tomorrow. What do you think about this comment President Biden and the situation in asia where chinas threat is rising what is the meaning and significance of the trilateral relationship. President i have a question to your excellency. North Koreas Nuclear missile twemt is a major threat to japan, south korea, and the u. S. As north koreas provocations continue to escalate, what is the meaning and significance of the three countries declaring a new era of partnership . Regarding the release of treated water at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power plant, did Prime Minister kishida explain the matter at the trilateral or bilateral summit today . At the recent japan rok summit meeting, your excellency, you expressed your intent to respect the iaea report despite the domestic opposition. Why do you demonstrate your support for the policy. This is the first time the Trilateral Summit is held on a stand alone basis rather than on the side lines of international meetings. You have said the Trilateral Cooperation will reach new heights. For the Security Environment In East Asia and without the resolution of abductions and north koreas continuing missile and china continues to change the status quo. What is the meaning for china . And you have a great imagination. One question ends up being six, but thank you. Im glad i didnt have you as my law professor. Anyway, theyre all legitimate questions. Look, on ukraine i and my country and the leadership of my country and both parties are very grateful for everything japan is helping to deal with in ukraine, and i mean that sin sarly. It showed strong leadership through the g7 as well and contributed a significant amount of financial and humanitarian assistance to ukraine as well as nonlethal military equipment. And theyve joined so many other nations in Holding Russia accountable through international sanctions. If my memory serves me well, and i think it does, mr. Prime minister, we found ourselves in a circumstance where when i called you about ukraine, i didnt have to convince you of anything. I started off to make the case ukraine was a circumstance to think in the First Quarter of the 20th century another country would amass over 150,000 forces on the border of another country. 150,000 forces and invade that country invade that country without any rationale other than if you read putins speech after he invaded. He talked about kyiv being the mother land this is ridiculous. He talked about the king being peter the great. Imagine if wed done nothing. And the point was immediately recognized if im not mistaken by you, mr. Prime minister, that were in a situation where it could happen anywhere. If we stood still, what statement would that send to china about taiwan . What statement would that say Around The World . Heres the deal, you contributed skil significantly to what i think is already let me put it this way. Russia has already lost. It cannot meet its original objective which it stated. Its not possible. They joined so many other nations in Holding Russia accountable for international sanctions. Japans leadership from day one it has been critical making it clear that the consequences for war extend wellbeyond europe wellbeyond europe. I say it in reverse. What happened in an asian country where 150,000 troops invaded another, do you think that would not affect the nations of europe and latin america all across the world . It would have profound impact. And with japans leadership from day one, its been critical in making clear the consequence of this would extend wellbeyond europe. Its a global issue that has impacts everywhere and the Prime Ministers comments at shangrila capture that. The world is changing, and theres a lot happening. And the idea were going to sit down with the rest of the world sw say, well, thats only a european problem, there hasnt been that kind of invasion since world war ii. And so as for peace, we all want that, of course. Ukrainians want it most of all, and my team has been working very closely with president zelenskyys team noting nothing about ukraine without ukraine. But nevertheless were meeting with them constantly. Your other