Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno visited Okinawa Prefecture for the first time after taking office, exchanged opinions with the residents around the US military Futenma base, and then met with Governor Tamaki.
In this, Governor Tamaki requested the suspension of the relocation work of Futenma base to Henoko, Nago city, while Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno said, "The relocation to Henoko is the only solution" and asked for understanding. ..
Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno, who also serves as the Minister in charge of reducing the burden on the Okinawa base, visited Okinawa Prefecture for the first time after taking office, and met with the mayors of Ginowan City, where the U.S. military Futenma base is located, and Nago City, the relocation destination, as well as the base. We exchanged opinions with the local residents in the wheelchair.
Residents commented that "there are many night flights, and even children who fall asleep can hear the noise of jumping up," and Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno expressed his intention to consider government measures while listening to local opinions. rice field.
After that, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno met with Governor Tamaki at the Okinawa Prefectural Office.
In this, Governor Tamaki said about the relocation of Futenma base to Henoko, Nago city, "Many citizens of the prefecture have expressed their opposition. The relocation work does not eliminate the danger," and immediately started the work. I appealed that it should be interrupted.
In response, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno said, "When considering maintaining the deterrence of the Japan-US alliance and eliminating the danger, relocation to Henoko is the only solution," and asked for understanding.
In addition, Governor Tamaki requested financial support for the removal and disposal of pumice stones regarding the problem of a large amount of pumice stones being washed ashore. I want to take it. "
After this, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno told reporters, "We will seize various opportunities, build trust with the local community through polite explanations and dialogues, hold persistent discussions with the American side, and do our utmost to reduce the burden on the base. I want to go. "