Kyodo News "Japan Defense Minister to Order Dispatch of Escort Ships and Patrol Aircraft to Middle East Tomorrow"
Prime Minister Abe to Visit Saudi Arabia and Other Middle Eastern Countries Starting from the 11th as Scheduled
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[Asia Economy Reporter Ki Ha-young] Kyodo News reported, citing officials, that Taro Kono, Japan's Defense Minister, will issue an order on the 10th to dispatch Maritime Self-Defense Force escort ships and patrol aircraft to the Middle East waters.
Following the killing of a senior Iranian military figure by the United States and Iran's subsequent attack on U.S. military bases stationed in Iraq, the Japanese government is maintaining its policy to dispatch the Maritime Self-Defense Force to the Middle East for intelligence gathering and ensuring the safety of Japan-related vessels.
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Kyodo reported that Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will visit three Middle Eastern countries?Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Oman?as scheduled starting from the 11th. During his tour, Prime Minister Abe plans to appeal for easing tensions in the Middle East and seek understanding from related countries regarding the dispatch of the Maritime Self-Defense Force to the region.
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