Following the 50th anniversary of Okinawa's return to the mainland in 15 days, the parties issued statements and discourse.
Liberal Democratic Party "Promote promotion measures as a national strategy"
The Liberal Democratic Party said, "Okinawa has advantages and potentials such as geographical characteristics and natural environment, and has great potential to play a leading role in economic revitalization as a front runner of Japan. As a government and ruling party, Okinawa continues to be strong. Toward the realization of the economy, we will promote promotion measures such as industrial development, utilization of the site of the base, and human resource development as a national strategy. "
In addition, the statement said, "We must take seriously the fact that many U.S. military facilities are concentrated in Okinawa even 77 years after the war, which is a heavy burden. Regarding the burden reduction, we will do everything we can." So, we will steadily proceed with each and every one of them and produce tangible results. "
Constitutional Democratic Party "Don't forget the wishes of the citizens of the prefecture and face them seriously"
Izumi, the representative of the Constitutional Democratic Party, said, "Okinawa has achieved its current development through the tireless efforts of the citizens of the prefecture, but there are still many issues such as the income of the citizens of the prefecture, which is the lowest in the country. , We will deal with the issues seriously. "
Also, in the discourse, "I can't stand the fact that the concentration of US military bases in Okinawa remains unchanged and puts an excessive burden on the citizens of the prefecture. The Japanese people as a whole think about the base problem in Okinawa and bear the burden. I pledge to devote all my energy to mitigation, and aim to drastically revise the US-Japan Status of Forces Agreement, which has never been reviewed since the conclusion of the agreement. "
Komeito "Efforts to enhance Okinawa promotion measures and welfare child-rearing support measures"
The Komei Party said, "In order to realize'peaceful and prosperous Okinawa'in the future, we will face the issues such as the reconstruction of tourism and economy damaged by the corona, the disparity between the main island and the remote islands, and the poverty of children. We will do our utmost to promote Okinawa, enhance welfare and child-rearing support measures, and develop as a peace-creating base. "
In addition, the statement said, "Many US military facilities in Japan are still concentrated in Okinawa, and we will continue to make steady efforts to reduce the burden on the base while listening to the voices of the citizens of the prefecture. We will strongly adhere to the principle. "
Nippon Ishin no Kai "We will do our best for peace and development"
Mr. Matsui, the representative of the Nippon Ishin no Kai, said, "Toward the creation and further development of affluent Okinawa, it is necessary to build an independent and strong Okinawan economy. I am determined to do my best. "
In addition, in the discourse, "The problem that US military bases in Japan are unevenly distributed in Okinawa shows new consensus measures to reduce the burden on bases, including provisional relocation of training sites, etc., through serious dialogue between the Japanese and US governments. A drastic review of the Japan-US Status Agreement is an urgent issue as it is indispensable for maintaining an alliance in which Japan and the United States are on an equal footing. "
Democratic Party for the People "Move the Diet and the government in cooperation with the citizens of the prefecture"
Representative Tamaki of the Democratic Party for the People said, "Okinawa's uniqueness, which has matured by fusing a wide variety of cultures from the continent and the ocean, is an irreplaceable asset. We will work with the citizens of Okinawa to move the Diet and the government toward a solution and the development of Okinawa. "
In addition, in the discourse, "Okinawa still has a concentration of US military bases and is overburdened. As Japan's security environment becomes more severe, the importance of the Japan-US security system is taken into consideration. We will continue to make efforts to review the Japan-US Status of Forces Agreement and reduce the role of bases in Okinawa. "
Communist Party "Renewing determination to make use of in future struggles"
The Communist Party chairman, Kazuo Shii, said, "The struggle of the citizens of Okinawa aiming for a peaceful and prosperous Okinawa without a base is steadily developing despite various backflows and twists. We will renew our determination to apply the lessons of the return struggle that if we are firmly solidarity, we can move politics in the future. "
In addition, in the discourse, "The Kishida administration is pushing the construction of a new huge US military base and trying to break the peace constitution itself. It is a position that never allows two serious reversals against the wishes put into the return of Okinawans. I express my determination to do my best. "
Reiwa Shinsengumi "To embody the idea of Okinawa's future proposal"
Reiwa Shinsengumi said, "In the proposal released by Okinawa Prefecture, the emphasis is on Okinawa's independence and self-determination, such as the construction of an independent economy and the realization of an" island of peace without a base. " I hope that the steps will embody this philosophy. "
In addition, in the discourse, "The government has canceled the disapproval disposition by Okinawa Prefecture and issued a correction instruction to the prefecture to approve the landfill plan over the plan to relocate the U.S. military Futenma Air Station to Henoko, Nago City. He strongly condemns the government's violent stance of trampling on the prefecture's right to self-determination and continuing to put pressure on it. "
Social Democratic Party "Okinawa must never be the battlefield again"
"Okinawa Prefecture has decided on a new proposal for the government to resolve the base problem as soon as possible and handed it to Prime Minister Kishida. The Japanese and US governments should take these complaints seriously. Okinawa should be taken seriously. I would like to strongly urge you not to make it a battlefield again. "
In addition, in the discourse, "The government is forcibly relocating the U.S. military Futenma Air Station to Henoko, Nago City, but in return for the" return "of Futenma Air Station, it may be possible to build and provide a huge base that reclaimed the sea of Henoko. It's a complete fall, and the plan should be withdrawn immediately. "
NHK Party "Respect from the bottom of my heart"
NHK Party leader Tachibana said, "I think Okinawa was in a situation that was difficult to express in words when it returned to the mainland after the era of American rule. After that, Okinawa from the return to the mainland was made by the efforts of the people concerned. We have made great progress. We would like to express our deepest respect to the people involved. "
In addition, in the discourse, "Okinawa still has problems to be solved, such as social problems such as US military bases, per capita prefectural income, which is said to be the lowest in the country, and poverty of children in difficult situations. We will continue to seriously address various issues unique to Okinawa in the Diet. "