TOKYO, April 28 -- Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) issued the following news release:

On April 28, Defense Minister Nakatani received a courtesy call from Mr. John Phelan, the U.S. Secretary of the Navy. Minister Nakatani expressed his respect for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps for their dedication to rigorous daily missions and training. They confirmed the importance of continuing to work closely together as well as broadening cooperation with the like-minded countries to respond to the current severe security environment.

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