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Okinawa Policy Council meets after 13-year gap
Japan's government holds Okinawa Policy Council meeting for first time in 13 years to address U.S. military bases and economic development.
In brief
Japan's government holds Okinawa Policy Council meeting for first time in 13 years to address U.S. military bases and economic development. Japan's government held its first Okinawa Policy Council meeting in 13 years to reduce U.S. military base hosting burden and boost economic development. Originally reported by The…
First Okinawa Policy Council meeting
Japan's central government held the Okinawa Policy Council meeting for the first time in 13 years to discuss U.S. military bases and economic development measures.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attends
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Cabinet ministers and Okinawa Gov. Genta Koja attended the meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office in Tokyo.
Takaichi's economic development focus
Takaichi said she will work with Okinawa Prefecture to address regional development measures and reduce the base-hosting burden.
Takaichi's military safety pledge
Takaichi pledged to prevent further U.S. military incidents in Okinawa Prefecture through stronger oversight.
Koja's economic development push
Okinawa Gov. Genta Koja urged sufficient state funding to build a strong Okinawan economy and reduce U.S. base hosting burden.
Koja's Futenma air station request
Koja demanded a clear timeline for the return of the U.S. Futenma air station site in Ginowan city under the Japan-U.S. status of forces agreement.
Budget request for Okinawa
The Cabinet Office requested ¥289.7 billion for Okinawa economic development measures, below the prefecture’s ¥300 billion request for the sixth consecutive year.
In short
Japan's government held its first Okinawa Policy Council meeting in 13 years to reduce U.S. military base hosting burden and boost economic development.
