Press Conference by Defense Minister Nakatani on Friday, December 6, 2024, at 8:27 AM

(Provisional translation by an external company for reference purpose only)

Secretary of Defense Austin of the U.S will visit Japan early next week. This will be Secretary Austin’s first visit since this July, and I extend my heartfelt welcome. While the detailed schedule is still being arranged between Japan and the U.S., I will exchange views with Secretary Austin.