Governor Tamaki requests the Cabinet to solve the base problem, “reassured” by the choice of a legislator from Okinawa as a Cabinet Minister (5oc21)
Governor Denny Tamaki announced his comment on the inauguration of the new Kishida Cabinet, “Under the Prime Minister’s strong leadership, I expect to work together with him to solve various issues.” Kosaburo Nishime, a Diet member from Okinawa, was selected as the new Cabinet Minister in Charge of Okinawa and the Northern Territories. The governor commented, “The selection of a Diet member from Okinawa as a cabinet minister gave me a feeling of great reassurance.” Moreover, he expects consideration of the development of a promotion strategy for Okinawa. He also made a request to Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno, who is currently the minister in charge of lessening the burden of bases on Okinawa, “Along with the promotion of Okinawa, I would like you to do your utmost to reduce the burden of the bases, but foremost to solve the problem of the new base construction at Henoko in Nago.” Governor Tamaki stated, “I congratulate Fumio Kishida from my heart on his inaugura...