Regarding whether to allow the export of next-generation fighter jets to third countries, Komeito representative Yamaguchi said in a meeting with Prime Minister Kishida on the 12th that he would not only review the operational guidelines for the "Three Principles on Transfer of Defense Equipment," but also It has been revealed that there is a plan to consider including a Cabinet decision each time fighter jets are exported to a third country.
Furthermore, based on Prime Minister Kishida's explanation in the Diet, he emphasized his intention to proceed with gathering opinions within the Liberal Democratic Party in order to reach an agreement with the Liberal Democratic Party.
Komeito representative Yamaguchi spoke at the party's House of Councilors general meeting held on the 13th regarding whether to allow the export of the next-generation fighter jet, which is being jointly developed with Britain and Italy, to third countries. He pointed out that the results showed that there were many respondents who said ``it should be allowed in a limited way,'' and ``I think this is a result of conveying to the people that it should be discussed in the Diet and the ruling party.''
After that, in a meeting with Prime Minister Kishida on the 12th, in addition to reviewing the operational guidelines for the "Three Principles on Transfer of Defense Equipment," he also agreed to include a cabinet decision each time fighter jets are actually exported to a third country. It has been revealed that the idea of considering this has been presented.
He added, ``It is important for Prime Minister Kishida to thoroughly explain his thinking to the people, and I would like to take this into consideration and use it in future discussions.'' Based on Prime Minister Kishida's explanation in the Diet, he said, ``It is important that Prime Minister Kishida clearly explains his thinking to the people. He emphasized the idea of gathering opinions within the party in order to reach an agreement.