Dispatched to the Middle East of the Self-Defense Forces Iran President “Understanding” Decide to Cabinet Decision on December 27 December 21 5:06

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The government said that Prime Minister Abe explained the specific situation during the summit meeting with Iranian President Rouhani on the 20th, and that a certain level of understanding was gained. In addition, we decided to proceed with the adjustment in the direction of the cabinet decision.

Prime Minister Abe held a summit meeting with Iranian President Rouhani at the Prime Minister's office on the night of the 20th to convey Japan's position to continue persistent diplomatic efforts to alleviate tension in the Middle East region, and to dispatch the Self-Defense Forces to the Middle East region We explained the specific status of the study and asked for understanding.

On the other hand, President Rouhani reassessed Japan's diplomatic efforts and said, “I understand Japan ’s intention to contribute to the safety of navigation through its own initiatives. "Evaluate".

As for the government, at this summit meeting, President Rouhani appreciated the Japanese government's attitude to explain the dispatch of the Self-Defense Forces, and it was said that a certain level of understanding was obtained in the dispatch.

Based on this situation, the government will continue to make adjustments in the direction of a cabinet decision on the 27th next week.

The government will continue to gain the understanding of the concerned countries, such as accelerating the necessary preparations for dispatch in the future and making adjustments in the direction that Prime Minister Abe will visit Saudi Arabia and UAE = United Arab Emirates next month. I will continue my efforts.