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Press Conference by the Chief Cabinet Secretary

July 15, 2015 (PM)

Press Conference by the Chief Cabinet Secretary (Excerpt)

[Provisional Translation]

Q&As

(Abridged)

REPORTER: It has been announced that Secretary General Yachi of the National Security Secretariat will visit China and Mongolia. Could you tell us the purpose of these visits?

CHIEF CABINET SECRETARY SUGA: Secretary General Yachi of the National Security Secretariat is scheduled to visit Beijing, China from July 16 to 18, where he will engage in an exchange of opinions with State Councilor Yang Jiechi. Secretary General Yachi will also visit Ulan Bator, Mongolia from July 18 to 20, where he will hold discussions with the Secretary of the National Security Council of Mongolia. Secretary General Yachi pays visits to relevant countries on the Prime Minister’s instructions, where he engages in exchanges of opinions with his counterparts, working to improve and build relations. My understanding is that these upcoming visits to China and Mongolia are being implemented as a part of such efforts.

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