Volunteer Union of the Holmes Strait “To protect Japan and other economies” Secretary of State, August 6, 7:42

Regarding the voluntary alliance that the United States is aiming to form to ensure the security of the Holmes Strait, Secretary of State Pompeio said, `` A plan to protect Japan and other economies that depend on the logistics of the Holmes Strait is necessary, '' There seems to be an aim to ask for understanding in the country that uses.

US Secretary of State Pompeio responded to a media interview on the 4th in Australia.

In this, Secretary Pompeio said about the voluntary alliance in the Holmes Strait that the United States is aiming to form: I need it. "

As Secretary Pompeio, it seems that the Volunteer Union will seek understanding from the countries concerned, such as Japan, by stressing that the Volunteer Union is necessary for the countries that use the Holmes Strait.

In addition, Secretary Pompeio was asked about the cooperation he sought from Australia. “Australia has several ways to participate. The Australian military is capable, sophisticated and has a lot to be dispatched” The idea of ​​seeking a dispatch was shown.

In response, Defense Minister Reynolds of Australia said at the conference on the 4th, “We are seriously considering, but have not yet concluded,” and are cautious.

The United States is urging countries to join the Volunteer Union, and this week the Secretary of Defense Esper will visit Japan to discuss the concept of the Volunteer Union.