"Condolence diplomacy" will soon begin following the "state funeral" of former Prime Minister Abe.
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``Condolence diplomacy'' will soon begin following the ``state funeral''
"Condolence diplomacy" will soon begin following the "state funeral" of former Prime Minister Abe.
On the first day, the 26th, Prime Minister Kishida will hold talks with Vice President Harris of the United States.
"Condolence diplomacy" with foreign dignitaries who visited Japan to attend the "state funeral" of former Prime Minister Abe will be held from the 26th to the 28th at the Guest House in Minato-ku, Tokyo.
Prime Minister Kishida plans to hold individual talks with approximately 40 people over the three days, exceeding the initial schedule. I'm going to have a meeting with more than 10 people.
There will also be a dinner with Vice President Harris.
On the day of the state funeral, on the 27th, there will be meetings with Indian Prime Minister Modi and Australian Prime Minister Albanyji, and on the 28th, with South Korean Prime Minister Han Duk-soo and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen. has become
Through a series of "condolence diplomacy," Prime Minister Kishida hopes to convey his intention to inherit and develop Mr. Abe's diplomatic legacy both domestically and internationally.
On the other hand, about 4,300 people from Japan and abroad are expected to attend the "national funeral" on the 27th, and the venue, Nippon Budokan and its surroundings will be under strict security and traffic control will be implemented.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno "Inherit and develop diplomatic heritage"
At a press conference after the cabinet meeting, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno said, "I would like to show both at home and abroad that Japan will firmly inherit and develop the diplomatic legacy cultivated by former Prime Minister Abe."
Regarding the security of foreign dignitaries based on the shooting incident of former Prime Minister Abe, he said, "The police will promote various measures such as strengthening information collection and analysis and thorough vigilance and security, based on the verification and review of security. I would like to take necessary measures based on all circumstances and take all possible measures for security."
About 1400 mobilized from the Self-Defense Forces
At a press conference, Defense Minister Hamada announced that about 1,400 people from the Self-Defense Forces will be mobilized to perform rituals and salutes at the "national funeral" of former Prime Minister Abe.
In addition, when the car carrying Mr. Abe's remains leaves his home in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo, a ceremony will be held by about 20 Self-Defense Forces personnel.
Minister Hamada said, "The Ministry of Defense will work with relevant ministries and agencies to prepare for the state funeral to be held without delay and in a solemn manner."
Checks and security will be strengthened in various parts of Tokyo Traffic restrictions are also planned
Ahead of the "state funeral" of former Prime Minister Abe at Nippon Budokan on the 27th, the Metropolitan Police Department continues to be on strict vigilance, such as strengthening inspections and security in various parts of Tokyo.
From the 25th, the visit of foreign dignitaries to Japan is in full swing, and many police officers were stationed around the embassies and venues in Tokyo on the morning of the 26th.
Vice President Harris of the United States is scheduled to visit Japan on the afternoon of the 26th, and the Metropolitan Police Department will start traffic control in Tokyo accordingly.
The target is the Metropolitan Expressway and a part of the general road mainly in the city center, and it is announced on the electric bulletin board etc. in each place that it will be temporarily closed due to the movement of VIPs. .
On the 27th, the Metropolitan Expressway will be closed to traffic for about 9 hours in a wide area of the city center, and general roads such as around the venue will also be restricted. I would like you to check the leakage circuit etc. in advance.
On the 27th, the Metropolitan Police Department will set up the "Supreme Security Headquarters" headed by the Superintendent General, with a policy of about 20,000 people to guard, and the city will be on high alert.