Meeting for an Exchange of Views with the Chiefs of Staff of the Self-Defense Forces and Others

Thursday, August 19, 2010

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address at a meeting for an exchange of views with the Chiefs of Staff of the Self-Defense Forces and others 1

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address at a meeting for an exchange of views with the Chiefs of Staff of the Self-Defense Forces and others 1

  • Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address at a meeting for an exchange of views with the Chiefs of Staff of the Self-Defense Forces and others 1
  • Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address at a meeting for an exchange of views with the Chiefs of Staff of the Self-Defense Forces and others 2

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address at a meeting for an exchange of views with the Chiefs of Staff of the Self-Defense Forces and others 2

Photograph of the Prime Minister delivering an address at a meeting for an exchange of views with the Chiefs of Staff of the Self-Defense Forces and others 2

Prime Minister Naoto Kan held a meeting for an exchange of views with the Chiefs of Staff of the Self-Defense Forces and others at the Prime Minister's Office.

The Prime Minister said in his opening address, "The Self-Defense Forces is expected to play a large role for the peace of Japan. Going forward, I would like to fulfill my responsibility [as Commander in Chief of the Self-Defense Forces] while lending an ear to your views."

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