Japan-US trade negotiations, refrain from comment = Secretary of the Secretary

[Tokyo 17th Reuters]-Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshiyoshi Tsuji reported that US President Trump told Congress that the US-Japan trade negotiations had a temporary agreement over tariff barriers, etc. Although he is aware of the facts, he said he would refrain from commenting because it is a US procedure.

He also aims to sign an agreement over the negotiations at the United Nations General Assembly in September, but has not reached an agreement at the moment, and he will refrain from making any specific comments.

In response to the question of whether to participate in the United States-led Middle East Volunteer Initiative as the Saudi Arabian oil facility is attacked and the situation in the Middle East is tightening, the Secretary of Secretary Jun is important to ensure the safety of Japanese ships in the Middle East. "We are proceeding with a thorough examination from various angles. We are collecting and analyzing information, and we will refrain from making concrete statements at this stage."

In relation to the US-North Korea negotiations and Japan's stance, the Secretary of Secretary Jun has not changed the stance that boosts the process between the United States and the North, and has been working closely with the United States to resolve the North Korean issue, including the abduction issue. "I will go".