Minister of Defense Kishi met with Iran's Minister of Defense Khatami in a video conference format, explaining that he had extended the activities of the Self-Defense Forces dispatched to the site to gather information in the Middle East, and then between defense authorities. We agreed to continue to communicate with each other.
On the 15th, Defense Minister Kishi met with Iran's Minister of Defense, Khatami, for about 30 minutes in a video conference format.
Among them, Minister Kishi said that it is necessary to strengthen the activities of the Self-Defense Forces escort vessels and patrol aircraft dispatched to the site for information gathering activities in the Middle East in order to ensure the safety of vessels related to Japan. I explained that it was extended for one year until December, and asked for understanding and cooperation.
Minister Kishi also said that "peace and stability in the Middle East are important to the international community," keeping in mind the ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran, and they communicated between defense authorities. We agreed to continue.