The United States and Japan have agreed to enhance collaboration on cyber security after holding talks in Washington. The discussions focused on expanding intelligence sharing, bolstering protection of critical infrastructure, combating cybercrime in the Indo-Pacific region, and speeding up the adoption of post-quantum cryptography. This commitment was formalized in a joint statement following the 11th US-Japan Cyber Dialogue, which took place over two days in Washington.
The meeting, hosted by the United States, was co-chaired by the Department of State’s Bureau of Emerging Threats and the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs. On the other side, Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the National Cybersecurity Office led the talks for Tokyo. The US delegation comprised officials from various key departments, including the White House National Security Council staff, the Department of Justice, and the Department of Homeland Security, among others. Japan’s team included representatives from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the Ministry of Defence, and other relevant bodies.
Both countries reiterated their joint commitment to addressing cyber threats directly. They emphasized deepening bilateral security cooperation in cyberspace and strengthening the US-Japan alliance by leveraging emerging technologies, enhancing information-sharing, and improving interoperability. Among the agreed commitments, the nations will utilize new technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance information-sharing and interoperability through secure cloud infrastructure.
The US and Japan also pledged to exchange cyber threat information, assess sophisticated cyber actors, counter malicious activities, align international cyber policies, and share national cyber strategies. Additionally, they vowed to combat cybercrime and scam centers in the Indo-Pacific region through various means, including law enforcement actions and international diplomacy. The two countries will coordinate technical assistance for cyber resilience in third countries across the region and collaborate on accelerating the adoption of Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC) domestically.
Both nations committed to maintaining close coordination on cyber policy, operations, technical assistance, and engagement with the private sector. They plan to conduct follow-on consultations to advance the priorities identified during the dialogue.
