Richard Marles & Shinjirō Koizumi

Richard Marles: Australian Defence Minister who announced the agreement, reinforcing his role in advancing bilateral defense cooperation.

Shinjirō Koizumi: Japanese Defence Minister who welcomed the agreement, supporting Japan's defense expansion and cooperation with Australia.

Richard Marles: Richard Marles, Australia's Defence Minister, emphasized the importance of a rules-based order underpinned by power and agreed with Pete Hegseth's point, while also meeting with India's Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar.

Shinjirō Koizumi: Shinjirō Koizumi, Japan's Defense Minister, affirmed Japan's commitment to expanding defense cooperation and exports, aiming to make Japan a 'connecting point' for regional security.

Richard Marles: Australia's Defense Minister expressed concern about North Korea's nuclear and missile programs, aligning with regional worries about security.

Shinjirō Koizumi: Japanese Defense Minister Shinjirō Koizumi stressed the critical importance of trilateral security cooperation.