Acquisition of Mageshima Deputy Minister of Defense explained to the local community Kagoshima Nishinoomote December 20, 14:53
Deputy Minister of Defense Yamamoto visited Nishinoomote City on the 20th of Mayo Island in Nishinoomote City, Kagoshima Prefecture, where the Ministry of Defense is taking over as a relocation destination for US military aircraft carriers in Japan. And the future policy.
About Mage Island in Nishinoomote City, the Ministry of Defense positions it as a transfer destination for US aircraft carrier aircraft takeoff and landing training in Japan, negotiates with a development company that owns the majority of the island, and acquired it for about 16 billion yen on the 29th of last month A certain agreement has been reached.
On the morning of the 20th, Deputy Minister of Defense Yamamoto met with Mayor Shunsuke Hachiban at Nishinoomote City Hall to explain the background of the acquisition of Magejima and future policies.
In this, Vice Minister of Defense Yamamoto revealed that he had acquired more than 60% of land in Magejima so far, and indicated a policy of proceeding with discussions with the US on the implementation of training.
He also explained the maintenance plan for the Self-Defense Forces facility to be constructed in Magejima, and the field survey on the environment and weather to be implemented in the future.
In response to this, Mayor Yaba said, “I want to reorganize my thinking and tell you what the city does.”
After the meeting, the mayor of Yawata told reporters, “I was impressed with the transfer of training, such as improving the Self-Defense Forces facilities. I wanted to explore more suitable ways to use the island.” I did not clarify my position on the pros and cons of the training transfer.
Defense Minister Kono “I want to explain to the local community”
Defense Minister Kono said at the press conference after the cabinet meeting about the training of aircraft carriers on the US military in Japan that is currently being held in Iwo Jima, etc. in the Ogasawara Islands. If that happens, I would like to do it on Magejima Island. I will explain to the local community about the residents' concerns about noise and accidents. "