At a meeting of the Liberal Democratic Party held on the 31st regarding whether to allow the export of defense equipment jointly developed with other countries to third countries, Prime Minister Kishida asked the Komeito Party, which had been taking a cautious stance, to change its stance towards approval. There were many opinions that we should meet with Representative Yamaguchi and try to persuade him.
The government has called on the ruling party to come to a conclusion by the end of February regarding the export of defense equipment jointly developed with other countries to third countries, including the next-generation fighter jet that is being developed with Britain and Italy. However, the New Komeito Party has taken a cautious stance, saying, ``Our basic policy is not to export equipment that has the ability to kill.''
Regarding this, at a joint defense-related meeting of the Liberal Democratic Party held on the 31st, there was a report that government officials had repeatedly explained to Komeito executives the need to allow exports, but no progress had been made. did.
In response, attendees expressed opinions such as ``We should move forward even if we cannot get Komeito's understanding,'' and ``We should move forward even if there are cracks in the coalition.''
There were also a number of opinions that Prime Minister Kishida should meet with Komeito representative Yamaguchi and try to persuade him.
At the meeting, it was reaffirmed that a conclusion would be reached by the end of February.