Defense Minister Kishi received a courtesy call from United States Senator Rick Scott

On July 6, Defense Minister Kishi received a courtesy call from United States Senator Rick Scott who is visiting Japan. Defense Minister Kishi welcomed his visit to MOD and stated that Japan would like to fundementaly reinforce its defense capabilities to advance the Japan-U.S. Alliance capabilities to deter and respond and advance bilateral defense cooperation in a wide range of areas under the current international circumstances. Both sides exchanged views including efforts on further strengthening the Japan-U.S. Alliance and current situation of the regional security environment.