Senior diplomatic leaders from Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and South Korea convened for a high-level virtual meeting aimed at reinforcing strategic cooperation across the Indo-Pacific. The session, which lasted approximately one hour, was hosted by Japan’s Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs, H.E. Funakoshi Takehiro, and included:

• H.E. Jan Adams, Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Australia
• H.E. Bede Corry, Chief Executive and Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Trade, New Zealand
• H.E. Park Yoonjoo, First Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Korea

The four officials engaged in a candid exchange on pressing regional developments, emphasizing the need for deeper collaboration among like-minded nations. Discussions included:

• Strengthening ties between NATO and Indo-Pacific partners (IP4)
• Upholding a free and open international order grounded in the rule of law
• Responding to the increasingly complex global security landscape

All parties reaffirmed their commitment to ongoing dialogue and coordination, recognizing that sustained communication is vital to regional stability and shared democratic values.