Kagoshima Mageshima Base Plan Defense Minister Kishi visits the local area and confirms close cooperation

Regarding the plan to build a Self-Defense Forces base to be used for training of the U.S. military on Mageshima, Kagoshima Prefecture, the Minister of Defense Kishi visited the local city of Nishinoomote, met with Mayor Yaita, and asked for cooperation. We have confirmed that we will work closely together to resolve the anxiety.

Regarding the plan to build a Self-Defense Forces base to be used for training of the US military on Mageshima, Kagoshima Prefecture, Minister of Defense Kishi visited the site for the first time after taking office and met with the mayor of Nishinoomote City, Hachiban.

Among them, Minister Kishi said that the security environment surrounding Japan is becoming more severe, and the construction of a base is extremely important for the defense of Japan and the maintenance and strengthening of the deterrence and coping power of the Japan-US alliance. He expressed his desire to proceed as soon as possible and asked for his cooperation again.

After that, they confirmed that they will work closely together, such as by holding discussions on specific measures to alleviate the anxiety of the residents through the meeting between Nishinoomote City and the Ministry of Defense, which was established in February. Did.

Minister Kishi also met with the mayors of the surrounding Nakatane and Minamitane towns, and both mayors expressed their support for the plan.

Minister Kishi told reporters, "We will work more closely with 1 city and 2 towns and Kagoshima prefecture to respond to the expectations of the residents and alleviate their anxieties."

Mayor of Nishinoomote City Yaita "I want to continue to request"

After the meeting with Minister of Defense Nobuo Kishi, Mayor Shunsuke Yaita of Nishinoomote City said, "Environmental assessment will continue, so the safety and security of the citizens will be maintained and transparent," based on the fact that the city and the Ministry of Defense are in discussions. I asked him again to show the content of the sexual discussions. Especially with regard to noise, I would like to continue to request things that can alleviate the anxiety of the citizens at the discussions. "

On the other hand, near the Tanegashima Joint Government Building where the visit was held, a group of residents who opposed the plan held a placard stating "Opposition to Mageshima as a base" and protested.