Participation in Volunteer Union US Secretary of Defense "What Japan should Consider" August 7, 9:12
US Secretary of Defense Esper, who is visiting Japan, said that Japan should strongly consider the voluntary coalition that the United States is aiming to form to ensure the security of the Holmes Strait. Prime Minister Abe is scheduled for 7th. At the meeting with the Minister and Defense Minister Iwaya, he expressed his thoughts to encourage participation in the Volunteer Union.
The US Secretary of Defense, Esper, visiting Japan from the 6th as part of a visit to 5 countries in the Asia-Pacific region, will meet with Prime Minister Abe and Defense Minister Iwaya on the 7th.
Before the talks, Secretary Esper told reporters on the Volunteer Alliance in the Holmes Strait that the United States is aiming to form that "all countries interested in freedom of navigation and trade are involved in these surveillance activities. It needs to be considered, ”reemphasizing the need to form a voluntary alliance.
After that, he said, “Japan should be strongly considered and will discuss this,” and during discussions with Prime Minister Abe and Defense Minister Iwaya, he discussed the volunteer union and expressed his thoughts to encourage Japan to participate.
The United Kingdom has expressed its intention to participate in the volunteer association so far, but each country has shown a cautious attitude considering its relationship with Iran.