Aegis Ashore LDP Akita Prefectural Federation says to Defense Minister that deployment is impossible
Regarding the new interceptor missile system `` Aegis Ashore '', the Liberal Democratic Party Akita Prefectural Government told Defense Minister Kono about deploying to candidate sites in Akita City `` I can not help saying that it is impossible considering the feelings of the residents. '' Minister Kono stated that he would make a decision based on local opinions.
Regarding the deployment plan of the new interceptor missile system "Aegis Ashore", the government has indicated the Ground Self Defense Force Shinya Exercise Area in Akita City as one of the candidate sites, but after a sloppy investigation, including the Shinya Exercise Area We are conducting a resurvey on 20 state-owned lands in Tohoku.
Under such circumstances, Deputy Secretary-General Kanada, the chairman of the Liberal Democratic Party's Akita Prefectural Government, and senior officials of the Prefectural Federation visited the Ministry of Defense and talked with Minister of Defense Kono. And, given the sentiment of the local people, we have to say, "Deployment is impossible". "
Mr. Kaneda then said, "We conducted a zero-based survey, not" Shinya Ariki, "and considered the distance to residential areas and schools as an important factor when deciding, making efforts to lead to safety and security and understanding local communities. I want you to get it and proceed. "
In response, Minister Kono said, “We will conduct a thorough re-examination and consider the real zero basis, and it is clear that the distance from residential areas is an important factor to consider. I would like to consider it carefully. "
Mr. Kaneda and others also met with Secretary-General Suga at the Prime Minister's Office, and made a similar offer.