Twenty years have passed since the terrorist attacks in the United States, and while the government has become more serious about cross-border problems such as terrorism, the international contributions made by dispatching the Self-Defense Forces during this period have been evaluated by each country. However, I would like to actively promote it.
In response to the terrorist attacks in the United States in 2001, the Japanese government dispatched the Self-Defense Forces to refuel US warships and other vessels that are taking measures against terrorism in the Indian Ocean, and in 2015, security With the enactment of related laws, the activities of the Self-Defense Forces overseas have expanded over the last 20 years.
As cross-border problems such as terrorism become more serious, the government will continue to evaluate activities that utilize the strengths of the Self-Defense Forces, including measures against piracy and disaster response, from each country. We would like to actively contribute to the peace and stability of the international community.
On the other hand, in response to the turmoil in the situation in Afghanistan, although the SDF aircraft were dispatched to the site, the result was that they were withdrawn while leaving many evacuation applicants, and the LDP said that there was a delay in the government's response. It has been pointed out that the requirements for overseas dispatch should be relaxed.
The government has decided to proceed with the verification work of this dispatch, but it is expected that discussions will be held in the future about the role of the Self-Defense Forces and the scope of activities overseas, such as the pros and cons of dispatching to areas where security is deteriorating. Will be done.