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Political News(2024/07/28)


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Japan-U.S. "2+2" talks: Working groups to be set up in both countries to discuss restructuring of U.S. forces in Japan

2024-07-28 22:32:00
The US-Japan Foreign and Defense Ministerial Consultations, known as "2+2," were held in Tokyo. In order to improve command and control to facilitate smooth unit cooperation between the Self-Defense Forces and the US military, the US side indicated its intention to restructure the US forces in Japan into a "Joint Forces Command," and it was decided that a working group would be set up in both countries to hold discussions.

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Japan-U.S. "2+2" talks: Working groups to be set up in both countries to discuss restructuring of U.S. forces in Japan

2024-07-28 21:08:00
The US-Japan Foreign and Defense Ministerial Consultations, known as "2+2," were held in Tokyo. In order to improve command and control to facilitate smooth unit cooperation between the Self-Defense Forces and the US military, the US side indicated its intention to restructure the US forces in Japan into a "Joint Forces Command," and it was decided that a working group would be set up in both countries to hold discussions.

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"The truth about Governor Saito's alleged power harassment must be clarified and a definite conclusion must be reached," says Ishin leader

2024-07-28 19:38:00
Regarding the document prepared by a former Hyogo Prefectural Bureau chief accusing Governor Saito of suspected power harassment, Japan Restoration Party leader Baba expressed the view that a definite conclusion should be reached only after the truth has been uncovered.

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Japan-U.S. "2+2" talks: Working groups to be set up in both countries to discuss restructuring of U.S. forces in Japan

2024-07-28 18:59:00
The US-Japan Foreign and Defense Ministerial Consultations, known as "2+2," were held in Tokyo. In order to improve command and control to facilitate smooth unit cooperation between the Self-Defense Forces and the US military, the US side indicated its intention to restructure the US forces in Japan into a "Joint Forces Command," and it was decided that a working group would be set up in both countries to hold discussions.

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LDP presidential election: Obuchi campaign committee chairman: "Diverse candidates in debate, revitalizing the party"

2024-07-28 18:41:00
Regarding the LDP presidential election, Election Strategy Chairman Obuchi expressed his view that it is necessary for a diverse range of candidates to debate party and political reform, leading to the revitalization of the party.

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Japan-U.S. "2+2" talks: Working groups to be set up in both countries to discuss restructuring of U.S. forces in Japan

2024-07-28 18:03:00
The US-Japan Foreign and Defense Ministerial Consultations, known as "2+2," were held in Tokyo. In order to improve command and control to facilitate smooth unit cooperation between the Self-Defense Forces and the US military, the US side indicated its intention to restructure the US forces in Japan into a "Joint Forces Command," and it was decided that a working group would be set up in both countries to hold discussions.

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Japan-U.S. "2+2" talks begin, exchange of opinions on setting up new organization in U.S. military

2024-07-28 16:24:00
The Japan-U.S. Foreign and Defense Ministerial Consultations, known as "2+2," have begun. The two sides are expected to exchange views on issues such as establishing a new organization within the U.S. military to improve command and control to facilitate smooth unit cooperation between the Self-Defense Forces and the U.S. military.

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Japan-Korea defense ministers meet to revitalize mutual visits and agree to jointly create annual exchange plans

2024-07-28 15:19:00
Defense Minister Kihara met with South Korean Defense Minister Shin Won-sik at the Ministry of Defense and agreed to coordinate on matters such as revitalizing mutual visits between defense ministers and resuming mutual visits between chiefs of staff, as well as to jointly create an annual exchange plan.

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Japan, US and South Korea defense ministers meet to sign memorandum of understanding to institutionalize security cooperation

2024-07-28 11:59:00
The defense ministers of Japan, the United States and South Korea met in Tokyo and signed a memorandum of understanding to institutionalize security cooperation, including information sharing and joint training.

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Today's Japan-U.S. "2+2" meeting to exchange views on setting up new U.S. military organization

2024-07-28 06:51:00
The Japan-U.S. Foreign and Defense Ministerial Consultations, known as the "2+2" meeting, will be held in Tokyo on the 28th. The two sides are expected to exchange views on issues such as the establishment of a new organization within the U.S. military to improve command and control to facilitate smooth unit cooperation between the Self-Defense Forces and the U.S. military.

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