Japan’s new foreign minister, Toshimitsu Motegi, said the country plans to demonstrate its commitment to strengthening defense and adapting to emerging threats during President Donald Trump’s visit to Tokyo next week.

The talks with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s first female leader, are expected to focus on deepening the Japan-U.S. alliance, regional security cooperation with South Korea, Australia, and the Philippines, and maintaining stable relations with China.

Japan is pursuing a five-year military buildup through 2027, doubling defense spending to 2% of GDP and developing strike-back capabilities, marking a shift from its postwar pacifist stance.

Motegi emphasized that Japan’s defense policy should be independent, focusing on capability rather than spending targets, while also reviewing new threats like drone warfare and cyberattacks, NBC News has reported.

He will also follow up on the Japan-U.S. tariff agreement and hopes to meet Secretary of State Marco Rubio to further strengthen bilateral deterrence and response capabilities.