First meeting with U.S. Forces Japan Commander Nobuo Kishi Sharing concerns about China's advance into the ocean October 8, 15:41
Minister of Defense Kishi met with the top of the U.S. Forces Japan for the first time since taking office, shared concerns about China's intensifying marine expansion in the East China Sea and South China Sea, and worked to strengthen the Japan-US alliance for regional stability. I confirmed that I would go.
Minister of Defense Kishi visited Yokota Air Base in Tokyo on the morning of the 8th and met with Commander Schneider, the head of the US Forces Japan.
In this, they shared concerns about China's increased activity in the East China Sea and South China Sea, and shared information on North Korea's improvement in missile technology and operational capabilities. We agreed by going.
On that basis, it was confirmed that the Self-Defense Forces and the US military will further cooperate and work to strengthen the Japan-US alliance for regional stability.
On the other hand, they confirmed that the relocation of the U.S. military Futenma base in Okinawa Prefecture to Henoko, Nago City would be the only solution to eliminate the danger of the base, and that the relocation work would proceed.
After the meeting, Minister Kishi told reporters, "Collaboration between Japan and the United States is very important, and we would like to work on further strengthening the Japan-US alliance."