(Provisional translation by an external company for reference purpose only)
Today, November 7, the National Security Council and the Cabinet decided to extend by one year the duration of the following three operations. The first is counter-piracy operations off the coast of Somalia and in the Gulf of Aden. The second is information gathering activities in the Middle East. The third is the dispatch of staff officers to the Multinational Force and Observers (MFO). Through these operations, the Ministry of Defense and the Self-Defense Forces will continue to contribute to the peace and stability of the international community.