U.S. Secretary of State Willingness to start full-scale negotiations on U.S. Forces Japan stationing expenses from next year onwards October 22, 7:23
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has begun full-scale negotiations in the future, given the first talks between Japan and the United States last week regarding the burden on the Japanese side over the cost of stationing US forces in Japan from next year onward. Showed motivation.
The Japanese side bears the cost of stationing US forces in Japan, the so-called "compassionate budget," in which the Japanese government bears part of the salaries and utility costs of employees working at US military bases, and every five years. The "special agreement" that we have signed will expire in March next year.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said at a press conference on the 21st, "The first talks between Japan and the United States were held last week toward a new agreement that will determine the burden on the Japanese side for the security of both countries."
He said, "We will adjust the formal negotiation schedule and procedure over the next few weeks," and expressed his willingness to start full-scale negotiations.
The Trump administration is urging its allies to increase its defense budget and the cost of stationing US troops, and is urging Japan to increase its burden.
However, it has been pointed out that negotiations may be affected depending on the outcome of the US presidential election next month.