Defense Minister Hamada received a courtesy call from United States Representative Adam Smith

On August 31, Defense Minister Hamada received a courtesy call from United States Representatives Adam Smith, Jim Cooper, and Steven Palazzo who are visiting Japan. Defense Minister Hamada welcomed their visit to MOD and stated that Japan would like to fundementaly reinforce its defense capabilities in order to advance the Japan-U.S. Alliance capabilities to deter and respond and to advance bilateral defense cooperation in a wide range of areas. They exchanged views including efforts on further strengthening the Japan-U.S. Alliance and current situation of regional security environment.