In response to the deterioration of the situation in Afghanistan, Minister of Defense Kishi sent a transport by SDF aircraft to evacuate Japanese staff of international organizations and Afghan staff working at embassies at a related executive meeting that gathered the executives of the Self-Defense Forces of the Ministry of Defense. I ordered.
Among them, Minister of Defense Kishi said, "It is an extremely important responsibility to ensure the safety of local Japanese people and local staff of the embassy who are important friends. It is essential for the Self-Defense Forces to evacuate these people, and evacuate as soon as possible. I want you to fulfill your mission so that you can do it. "
The transportation order was issued based on Article 84 of the Self-Defense Forces Law, and it is scheduled to depart the C2 transport aircraft to the site by the evening of the 23rd and the two C130 transport aircraft to the site on the 24th.
After this, Minister Kishi told reporters, "The local situation is rapidly fluidizing. In cooperation with related countries such as the United States, we will arrive as soon as possible and cooperate toward the realization of safe evacuation of Japanese and local staff. Accelerate. "