TOKYO, April 15 -- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan issued the following news release:

On March 19 (local time), Mr. MOTEGI Toshimitsu, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, during his visit to Wasington D.C., exchanged views with the Honorable J.D. Vance, Vice President of the United States, who was seated next to him at the dinner reception hosted by U.S. President Trump. The overview of the meeting is as follows:

They thoroughly exchanged views on recent international situations, particularly the situation in East Asia and China's activities. Minister MOTEGI emphasized that as Japan and China are neighboring countries, there are various challenges and issues, and that precisely because of that, it is necessary to resolve issues th...