Abe seeks stronger U.S. security ties in speech to SDF cadets

Abe seeks stronger U.S. security ties in speech to SDF cadets

YOKOSUKA, Japan - Prime Minister Shinzo Abe addresses Self-Defense Forces cadets at a graduation ceremony at the National Defense Academy in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture on March 18. He said Japan should strengthen its security alliance with the United States, citing North Korea's abductions, nuclear program and missile launches as well as other challenges in the Asia-Pacific region.

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