Died of new corona infection Diplomatic critic Mr. Okamoto Voice of condolences from Okinawa

Died of new corona infection Diplomat Okamoto Mourning from Okinawa May 8 19:07

A diplomatic critic Yukio Okamoto, who died after being infected with the new coronavirus, served as an assistant to the Prime Minister in charge of Okinawa issues in the Hashimoto Cabinet. At that time, I visited Okinawa many times and was involved in the planning of relocation plans and promotion measures for the US military Futenma base. There was also a voice from Okinawa mourning the sudden obituary.

Governor Inamine “A sincere person who seriously thought about Okinawa”

Governor Keiichi Inamine, who served as a committee member with Mr. Okamoto at a round-table conference of government experts who are considering the measures to promote municipalities with US military bases, said, `` Mr. Okamoto was originally assumed to be a member of the government, As I traveled around the north and remote islands and listened to the opinions of the locals, I felt like I was getting closer to Okinawa, but I think that the relationship between the government and Okinawa did not go well, but I was struggling with Okinawa. It was a sincere person who seriously thought about me. It is a pity that I lost a regrettable person. "

Former Mayor Higa Mayor "Unfortunately sorry"

Mr. Tetsuya Higa, the former Mayor of Mayor Nago, said that he had frequent discussions with Mr. Okamoto, who was an assistant to the Prime Minister, on the plans for moving the U.S. military Futenma base to Henoko, Nago city, and measures to promote it. There were various plans for the relocation, but they did a great job in promoting the northern region. It's a pity and a pity, "he said.

Mayor Kadena, Miyagi-mae “Lost valuable human resources”

In the lobby of the facility that houses the public halls in Kadena Town, there is a relief in the shape of Mr. Okamoto.

As a member of the government's round-table conference, Mr. Okamoto has also put great effort into promoting the municipalities that hold US military bases.

Atsumi Miyagi, the former Mayor of Kadena, said, "Looking at the relationship between the base and Kadena town," The Kadena townspeople are feeling a blockage. " I was impressed by the fact that I had been talking about Futenma Air Base in various ways. It is a shame for the citizens of Okinawa, Kadena Town, and myself as well that I have lost so many valuable human resources. " It was.