Regarding the evacuation of Japanese people remaining in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defense and the Self-Defense Forces have determined whether the safety of those seeking evacuation and members can be ensured after a large-scale explosion occurred near the airport in the capital Kabul. After that, we will carefully decide whether or not to carry out transportation as planned.

The Self-Defense Forces have dispatched three transport planes to Islamabad, Pakistan, where they are based, and plans to make a round trip to and from Kabul to transport Japanese and Afghan staff at the embassy who wish to evacuate.



With the withdrawal deadline of the U.S. military approaching the end of this month, some people involved in the transportation mission have said that the actual period of activity will be up to 27 days, and the Self-Defense Forces will carry as many people as possible to Pakistan. I want to.



However, since a large-scale explosion occurred near the gate of the airport in Kabul on the night of the 26th of Japan time, the Ministry of Defense and the Self-Defense Forces can analyze the local security situation in detail and ensure the safety of those seeking evacuation and members. I'm trying to find out.



Then, while the U.S. government and others are calling to stay away from the airport, saying that there is a "safety threat", we will carry out transportation as planned after seeing how many people seeking evacuation have reached the airport. I will decide carefully whether or not.