On August 14, Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Defense Kaneko received a courtesy call from U.S. Senator Rick Scott, and welcomed his visit to Japan . They had a candid discussion on regional affairs and Japan-U.S. defense cooperation. Also, Parliamentary Vice-Minister of Defense Kaneko stated that gaining the understanding and cooperation from the U.S. Congress is essential for further strengthening the Japan-U.S. Alliance, and extended appreciation for the senator’s leadership in Congress.
