Defense Minister Kihara received a courtesy call from the U.S. Congressional delegation led by Senator Hagerty.

Defense Minister Kihara received a courtesy call from the U.S. Congressional delegation led by Senator Hagerty on August 30. Defense Minister Kihara stated that the continued understanding and cooperation from the U.S. Congress is essential for realizing initiatives to modernize the Japan-U.S. Alliance amid the most severe and complex security environment since the end of World War Ⅱ.