Fumio Kishida wants to promote discussions related to the further transfer of defense equipment overseas Fumio Kishida, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, expressed the idea of promoting discussions related to the further transfer of defense equipment overseas at a plenary meeting of the Senate on 26 April. Kishida said that it will become an "important policy tool to create the security environment that Japan wants and provide support to countries that have been invaded in violation of international law, and will also promote discussions in conjunction with the discussions of the ruling party." He also sought to understand once again the tax increase policy accompanied by the increase in defense fees, in order to strengthen the foundation of the domestic defense industry. (Kyodo News Agency)