Joint Statement on the Japan-U.S.-Brazil Exchange
The statement below was released by the Governments of the United States of America, the Federative Republic of Brazil, and Japan on the occasion of the inaugural Japan-U.S.-Brazil Exchange, held in Brasilia, Brazil on November 10, 2020.
Nov 11, Washington, D.C.: Senior officials from Japan, the United States, and Brazil gathered to launch the Japan-U.S.-Brazil Exchange (JUSBE). Building upon the three countries’ traditional ties based on common values of freedom, human rights, democracy, and the rule of law, they aspire to a free and open international order where countries prosper side-by-side as sovereign and independent states.
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Bearing in mind that the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic calls for greater collective and coordinated actions, they unanimously and strongly reaffirmed their commitment to work together towards overcoming the crisis and shaping a new trajectory post-COVID-19.
Through the dialogue, officials from the three countries identified three pillars as the basis of JUSBE: strengthening policy coordination on regional issues, pursuing shared economic prosperity, and fortifying democratic governance. Noting that JUSBE is a results-oriented partnership, various concrete achievements were discussed under these pillars.
Sharing Views on Regional Issues
All three countries shared the view that regional peace and stability form the foundation of economic prosperity and democratic governance. To this end, as countries that share common values such as democracy and fundamental liberties, they will continue to exchange views on regional situations utilizing JUSBE, as well as existing bilateral dialogues, and work towards ensuring that our regions remain free and open under a rules-based order.
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