Japanese Defense Minister Kihara Minoru has vowed to continue strengthening the defense capability of the Self-Defense Forces amid the current tough security environment.
Kihara was speaking at a regular news conference on Tuesday, a day after the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the Self-Defense Forces.
He said Japanese people have trusted the SDF because each SDF member has been working faithfully with a belief that the purpose of the forces is to serve people at any time.
Kihara said that in recent years Japan has been facing the most severe and complicated security situation since the end of World War Two.
He stressed the importance for Japan to continue to drastically strengthen its defense capabilities so the SDF can protect people's lives and peace at any time.
Kihara was speaking at a regular news conference on Tuesday, a day after the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the Self-Defense Forces.
He said Japanese people have trusted the SDF because each SDF member has been working faithfully with a belief that the purpose of the forces is to serve people at any time.
Kihara said that in recent years Japan has been facing the most severe and complicated security situation since the end of World War Two.
He stressed the importance for Japan to continue to drastically strengthen its defense capabilities so the SDF can protect people's lives and peace at any time.
Similar Readings (5 items)
Japan, US defense chiefs confirm measures to strengthen alliance
Japan defense minister reacts to suspected drone video of MSDF vessel
Japan defense minister tells SDF to do their utmost to defend southwest region
Prime Minister Kishida says Japan needs to boost its defense capabilities
Japan's Defense Ministry to speed up probe into alleged resale of SDF vehicles
Summary
Japanese Defense Minister Kihara Minoru reaffirmed the commitment to fortify the Self-Defense Forces' capabilities in response to current security challenges. Speaking a day after the SDF's 70th anniversary, he emphasized the trust placed in the SDF by the Japanese people due to members'
Statistics
128
Words1
Read CountDetails
ID: 430c7932-75cf-45b8-83af-789e321199c1
Category ID: nhk
URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240702_26/
Date: July 2, 2024
Created: 2024/07/03 07:00
Updated: 2025/12/08 12:34
Last Read: 2024/07/03 07:25