Secretary of the Secretariat Ensuring the security of the Straits of Holmes “Comprehensive Judgment” 12:49 on August 9
In response to ensuring the safety of ships related to Japan in the Holmes Strait in the Middle East, Secretary of the Secretary General Kan, in addition to ensuring a stable supply of crude oil, comprehensively considers the relationship with the United States and Iran. I showed the idea to judge.
In order to ensure the safety of the Holmes Strait in the Middle East, ships related to Japan in the waters outside the Holmes Strait in relation to the United States' aim to form a voluntary alliance, and based on friendly relations with Iran. There are proposals for warning, and we are proceeding with the study.
The secretary of the secretary said at a press conference, “What measures are effective to ensure the safety of navigation of Japanese-related vessels in the Middle East depends on ensuring a stable supply of crude oil and the relationship with the United States and Iran. I would like to make comprehensive judgments from various angles. "
On the other hand, when asked about the specific status of activities such as the sea area when dispatching the Self-Defense Forces, he stated that he would like to refrain from answering with a probable future response.