Presented to the Liberal Democratic Party a Cabinet decision to dispatch the government's Self-Defense Force to the Middle East.
Regarding the dispatch of the Self-Defense Forces to the Middle East region, the government decided at a meeting of the Liberal Democratic Party held on the 13th that it would dispatch one escort ship and patrol aircraft for a period of one year and report it to the Diet when extending the period. Was proposed and accepted.
Regarding the dispatch of the Self-Defense Forces to the Middle East region, the government plans to dispatch escort ships, etc., with the period updated every year. After a visit to Japan, we are proceeding with a study to make a cabinet decision.
The government presented a proposal for a cabinet decision at the LDP security conference held on the 13th, and based on a escort ship and Djibouti in eastern Africa based on the P3C patrol aircraft in anti-piracy measures, Dispatched as part of “Survey / Research” to strengthen information gathering system.
In addition, if the situation changes, such as when an unforeseen situation occurs, it is clearly stated that there is a possibility of issuing maritime guard actions, and the vessels to be protected are judged according to the specific situation.
Furthermore, if the dispatch period is extended, the Cabinet will make another decision and report the results of the activities to the Diet.
The Ministry of Defense says that the dispatch team will start training from this month, but the schedule for the Middle East region is being adjusted.
In response to these explanations, attendees expressed their opinion that they should explain carefully both domestically and abroad, but there was no conspicuous objection, and the cabinet decision was approved.