Minister of Defense Meeting with Bahrain Army Commanders Explains the dispatch of the Self-Defense Force Middle East November 25th, 4:46
Defense Minister Kono visiting Bahrain in the Middle East met with the commanders of the armed forces and explained the policy regarding the dispatch of the Self-Defense Force to the Middle East, which the government is considering. After completing a series of events, Kono emphasized the significance of dispatching the Self-Defense Forces to strengthen information gathering in the Middle East.
Mr. Kono, visiting Bahrain, gave a speech at the international conference on the 23rd, and on the 24th, he met with the commander of the Khalifa National Army and President Mifrafi of Yemen to discuss the navigation of ships related to Japan. He explained the policy regarding the dispatch of the Self-Defense Forces to the Middle East, which the government is considering to ensure safety.
After completing the series, Minister Kono told reporters, “It was good that we had an opportunity to exchange opinions with people in the Middle East about dispatching the Self-Defense Forces.
On that basis, he stressed the significance of dispatching the Self-Defense Forces, saying, “I want to strengthen the information gathering in the Middle East. That will be the basis for future activities in Japan.”