Foreign Minister Motegi explained to the US the policy of considering the dispatch of the Self-Defense Forces to the Middle East region on October 23 at 5:39
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Concerning the safety of ships in the Middle East, Foreign Minister Mogi talked with the US Secretary of State Pompeio on the night of the 22nd, and did not participate in the voluntary coalition that the United States is aiming to form. I explained the policy I was considering and asked for understanding.
The telephone talk was held for about 20 minutes from 9pm on the 22nd.
At the beginning, Foreign Minister Mogi thanked President Trump for a congratulatory statement and attended by Mr. Chao, the Secretary of State, for the “Courtesy of Throne Reformation”.
On that basis, Mr. Motegi explained and explained the policy regarding the safety of ships in the Middle East region, considering that Japan would not participate in the voluntary coalition that the United States aims to form, but would consider the dispatch of the Self-Defense Forces as its own initiative. I asked.
He confirmed that Japan and the United States will continue to work closely together to alleviate tensions in the Middle East and stabilize the situation.
At the telephone conference, we also exchanged opinions on the latest situation surrounding North Korea based on the launch of a series of ballistic missiles by North Korea, and reconsidered the future response policy.