Defense Minister “No negative reaction” Dispatched to the Middle East of the Self-Defense Forces Explanation to each country November 24 5:49
Defense Minister Kono, visiting Bahrain, about the dispatch of the Self-Defense Forces considered by the government to the Middle East, explained the policy to the ministers in the Middle East, and told reporters that there was no negative response. The recognition that the understanding of was obtained.
Mr. Kono, visiting Bahrain in the Middle East, explained the policy to Ministers in the Middle East countries at international conferences, etc., about the dispatch of the Middle East to the Self-Defense Forces, which the government is considering. And talked with French Parliamentary Defense Minister Parly.
After this, Minister Kono told reporters, “There was no negative response. I think that Japan has understood what we are considering in that sense,” and recognized that a certain level of understanding was obtained. Showed.
After that, regarding the dispatch of the Self-Defense Forces, he said, “Once we have officially decided, we have to make another round to convey Japan's decision to other countries.”
On the other hand, Minister Kono stated that when the decision to dispatch the Self-Defense Forces was made, “We have not decided any deadline at this point.