At that time, the leaders are expected to issue a Tokyo Declaration affirming the importance of security ties.

CNN: SUMMITS

This could give substance to the alliance's repeated declaration that the independence and security of these countries is a matter of direct and material concern to us.

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Israel knows the United States will use its veto in the Security Council to oppose the declaration of a Palestinian state, should it come to that.

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