Minister of Defense Kono “Exchange Information with France by Dispatch of Ships to the Middle East” February 16 at 6:54
Minister of Defense Kono met with France's Defense Minister Parli in Germany, where he visited, and shared his wish to exchange information with France, which is also dispatching ships to the Middle East.
Minister Kono visited Munich, Germany to attend an international conference on security, and met with France's Defense Minister Parli on the evening of Japan time.
In this, Minister Kono explained the dispatch of the SDF to the Middle East, and expressed his wish to exchange information based on the fact that French troops are operating in the Strait of Hormuz, where the SDF is not planning to operate. .
After the talks, Minister Kono told reporters, "French will work with the Netherlands and Denmark. If we can contribute to the safe navigation of Japanese vessels, we will communicate well." Was.
Prior to this, Minister Kono also met with Canadian Defense Minister Sarjan, welcoming Canada's participation in vigilance over North Korea's transshipment of goods at sea, the so-called "Settori". , We confirmed that we would strengthen cooperation.