Threater Missile Defense System
He added that Japan will not transfer relative technologies of the Theater Missile Defense Systems, being jointly developed by Japan and the U.S., to a third country or region.
Case of Suspicious Ship Discussed
During the meeting, the two sides also discussed the case of the suspicious ship sunk by Japan's Self-Defense Forces in China's exclusive economic zone in the East China Sea.
Wang Yi stressed that China is resolute to safeguard its sovereignty and jurisdictions over its exclusive economic zone in accordance with international law and Chinese laws.
Takano said that Japan understands China's position on this issue and had notified China over the development of the issue.
He added that the Japanese government will continue to closely communicate with China about the issue.
The two sides also agreed to hold the next round of bilateral security talks in China.
(People's Daily March 19, 2002)