Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki has first meeting with Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, demanded resolution regarding Henoko
Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki addressing the press after his meeting with Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi the morning of October 7
October 7, 2020 Ryukyu Shimpo
Tokyo – Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki had his first meeting with Yoshihide Suga in his official capacity as prime minister October 7 at the prime minister’s office, where he asked the government to set up a body to find a solution through dialogue regarding the issues around new base construction in Henoko, Nago, part of the relocation of MCAS Futenma.
Additionally, he requested cooperation in stimulating Okinawa’s economy, which continues to be hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The meeting lasted around seven minutes, and was closed to the public. According to Governor Tamaki, Prime Minister Suga said, “Let’s continue our strong cooperation from here on.”
(English translation by T&CT and Sam Grieb)
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