Dispatch of Self-Defense Forces to the Middle East
The Liberal Democratic Party held security-related meetings over the dispatch of the Self-Defense Forces, which the government is considering, to the Middle East region, and attendees pointed out whether or not the safety of the members was ensured.
The government is considering the dispatch of the Self-Defense Forces as a unique initiative in Japan, rather than participating in the voluntary alliance that the United States is aiming to form in order to ensure the safety of ships related to Japan in the Middle East.
The Liberal Democratic Party held a security-related conference on the 23rd, and attendees said that the government is about to dispatch the Self-Defense Forces as part of the "investigation and research" stipulated in the Ministry of Defense Establishment Law. You can only use police rights, but if you are attacked, can you ensure the safety of your members? "Or" Can I use it like a "magic card" that can do any "investigation and research"? " Pointed out one after another.
In response to this, a person in charge of the Ministry of Defense said, “We will collect information so that the unit will not be attacked, and we will consider necessary measures according to changes in the situation of the mission”.
On the other hand, the officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that next year the G20 Summit will be held in Saudi Arabia and the World Expo will be held in Dubai, UAE = United Arab Emirates. Showed the idea of boosting each country's efforts towards stabilization.