Four Issues to be Promptly Addressed Concerning Japan's National Security

March 9, 1999

Takeshi Kondo
Chairman, Committee on Security Issues
(Managing Director, Itochu Corp.)

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1. Introduction
2. Issues to be addressed in the current session of the Die
   1. Prompt passage of legislation related to "the Guidelines for U.S.-Japan Defense Cooperation" (hereinafter referred to as "the New Guidelines")
   2. Further efforts to be made in the area of conflict prevention
   3. Review of the exercise of the right of collective self-defense
   4. Passage of essential legislation for dealing with emergencies
3. Conclusion

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