Regarding whether to allow the export of defense equipment jointly developed with other countries, such as the next generation of fighter jets, to third countries, the Liberal Democratic Party and New Komeito Party have decided to hold off on reaching a conclusion in February as requested by the government, and instead hold talks in March. I decided to continue.
The government and the Liberal Democratic Party, which want to accept this, are aiming for an early agreement and are proposing to put certain brakes on it, such as conducting strict examinations of each piece of equipment. Masu.
The government has requested that the Liberal Democratic Party and New Komeito Parties accept third parties for defense equipment jointly developed with other countries, as trilateral talks on the next generation fighter aircraft, which is being developed with Britain and Italy, are expected to begin in earnest from March onwards. The government is requesting a decision on exports to be made by the end of February.
However, in discussions between the political affairs research chairs of both parties held on the 28th, while opinions are being consolidated, it is necessary to proceed with the discussion carefully in order to deepen the understanding of the public, and they will reach a conclusion by the end of February. We decided to postpone the meeting and continue discussions in March.
In order to avoid affecting the trilateral talks, the government and Liberal Democratic Party are proposing to put certain brakes on the issue, such as conducting strict examinations of each piece of equipment, with the aim of reaching an early agreement.
On the other hand, the Komeito Party, which has a cautious stance, maintains its cautious stance, saying that Prime Minister Kishida should explain the matter in the Diet in order to gain the understanding of the people, and the focus will be on whether an agreement can be reached.