Proposal to the LDP government for revitalizing China's activities around the Senkaku September 23, 18:39
In response to the increased activity of China in the waters around the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture, the LDP's Congressional Caucus has been effectively controlled by the Self-Defense Forces jointly training in the Nansei Islands, including the Senkaku Islands. I recommended to Secretary of State Kato to strengthen the effectiveness.
The recommendations call for the Self-Defense Forces to conduct joint US-Japan training in the Nansei Islands, including the Senkaku Islands, and to improve airports and ports for use by the Self-Defense Forces in order to strengthen the effectiveness of effective control of the Senkaku Islands. I will.
In addition, as it is necessary to strengthen the system of the Japan Coast Guard, anti-aircraft radar should be installed on patrol boats, cooperation with the Self-Defense Forces should be promoted in response to violations of airspace, and the budget should be expanded so that the number of personnel and patrol boats can be increased. It is said that.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato, who received the proposal, responded by saying, "I will take it firmly."
Former Deputy Foreign Minister Sato, who serves as the secretary-general of the Parliamentary Union, told reporters, "The recommendation is that defense, police, and administrative power should be strengthened. For example, airports and ports should be strengthened by the Self-Defense Forces. I explained that there are very few parts that can be used. "