U.S. Department of State spokeswoman January 18 6:32
60 years before the amendment of the Japan-US Security Treaty, a U.S. State Department spokeswoman spoke in an interview with NHK, highlighting the significance of the Japan-U.S. The burden on taxpayers is increasing, "he said, asking the Japanese side to pay more for the US military.
U.S. Department of State spokesman Oragas responded to a NHK alone interview with the State Department on the 17th, before the current US-Japan Security Treaty was signed 60 years on the 19th.
"In the meantime, the United States and Japan share the values of respect for human rights and democracy, but the Communist Party of China does not have to do so. It is necessary and the significance of the treaty is great. "
On the other hand, spokesman Ortagas pointed out that issues such as China and North Korea could not be solved by the United States alone, saying, "The United States needs an equal share of allies and friendly nations. Taxpayers in the United States have to pay more to protect the safety of Japanese citizens.Because of their friendship with Japan, they are ready to pay, but they have to pay fairly. " He expressed his intention to call on Japan to increase the burden of US military stationing expenses.
Although the Japanese government is reasonably borne by the U.S. Army in Japan at a higher level than other nations, the Trump administration has to bear even more in negotiations with Japan, which will start full-scale in the summer. In a quest for, spokesman Ortagus made it clearer.