Kono, Minister of Defense, talks with US Secretary of Defense to maintain security capacity on April 25, 4:01
In the midst of the global spread of the new coronavirus, Defense Minister Kono met with US Secretary of Defense Esper over the phone on the night of 24th to maintain security capabilities through joint training and to stabilize the region. We agreed to work closely together.
While the new coronavirus infection spreads worldwide, Defense Minister Kono had a telephone conversation with US Secretary of Defense Esper on the night of the 24th, and the influence of the spread of the nuclear military aircraft carrier of the U.S. military is also being affected. Based on this, we have confirmed that we will cooperate in preventing the spread of infection.
In addition, based on the fact that the Chinese aircraft carrier has passed the waters between the main island of Okinawa and Miyakojima and the launch of ballistic missiles by North Korea, they will continue to maintain their security capabilities through joint training and stabilize the region. We agreed to work closely together.
Meanwhile, Minister Kono regrets the accident that a large amount of fire extinguishing agent was leaked at the US military Futenma base in Okinawa, confirming that both parties will continue their efforts to dispel local concerns. .