Japanese FM says expect no US military base deal during Obama visitNovember 7th, 2009 more images
more imagesJapanese FM says no base deal during Obama visitTOKYO — Japan's foreign minister said Sunday that no deal on relocating U.S. troops on the southern Japanese island of Okinawa can be expected during President Barack Obama's visit this week, saying the issue needs more time to resolve.
With Obama visit looming, Japan promises to speed up review of deal to relocate US baseNovember 5th, 2009 more images
more imagesJapan to speed decision on relocation of US baseTOKYO — Japan will speed up its review of a deal to move a major U.S. military base on the southern island of Okinawa, officials said Thursday, but no final decision was expected in time for President Barack Obama's visit to Tokyo next week.
With Obama visit looming, Japan speeds up process to resolve US base issueNovember 5th, 2009 more images
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Japan speeds up process to resolve US base issue
TOKYO — Japan will speed up its review of a deal to move a major U.S. military base on the island of Okinawa, officials said Thursday, but no final decision was expected in time for President Barack Obama's visit to Tokyo next week.
Head of US joint chiefs of staff says progress on Japan bases agreement urgently neededOctober 23rd, 2009 US general says progress needed on Japan basesTOKYO — Japan must act urgently to make progress on a base relocation issue if Washington's realignment of its 47,000 troops in this country is to move forward on time, the chairman of the U.S. joint chiefs of staff said Friday.
Japanese official: No decision on US military base relocation likely before Obama visitOctober 22nd, 2009 Official: No decision on US base before Obama tripTOKYO — Japan is unlikely to make a decision on the planned relocation of a major U.S. Marine airfield before President Barack Obama visits next month, officials said Thursday.
Gates: US-Japanese agreement expected to remain unchanged on fate of Okinawa Marine baseOctober 20th, 2009 Gates: Disputed US airfield should stay on OkinawaTOKYO — U.S. leaders expect Japan's new government to stick with existing agreements between the two nations, America's top defense official said Tuesday amid debate over whether to shutter a U.S.
Pentagon chief says no changes expected to US-Japanese agreement on fate of Okinawa air baseOctober 19th, 2009 US expects troops to remain at Futenma airbaseABOARD A U.S. MILITARY JET — The top American defense official says he expects a U.S.
Pentagon chief says no changes expected to US-Japanese agreement on fate of Okinawa baseOctober 19th, 2009 US expects troops to remain at Futenma Marine baseABOARD A U.S. MILITARY JET — The top American defense official says he expects a U.S.
US, Japan to speed up talks on relocating Marine base ahead of Obama visit next monthOctober 12th, 2009 US, Japan to speed up Marine base relocation talksTOKYO — U.S. and Japanese officials said Monday that they plan to speed up negotiations over the relocation of a key Marine base ahead of President Barack Obama's visit to Tokyo next month.
US wants equal ties with new Japanese gov, pushes for continuity on military agreementsSeptember 21st, 2009 US wants equal ties with new Japanese governmentNEW YORK — Eager to play down differences with a newly elected Japanese government, a State Department official said Monday the United States will not dictate policy to its longtime ally, even as it pushed for aspects of the countries' security alliance to remain the same. Assistant Secretary of State Kurt Campbell, the top U.S.
US wants equal ties with new Japanese gov, pushes for continuity on US military agreementSeptember 21st, 2009 US wants equal ties with new Japanese govNEW YORK — The United States said Monday that it does not want to dictate policy to a new independent-minded Japanese government, even as it pushed for some aspects of the countries' security alliance to remain the same. Assistant Secretary of State Kurt Campbell, the top U.S.
First lady Michelle Obama thanks military families in Virginia and calls for public supportJuly 31st, 2009 Michelle Obama meets with families at Va Navy baseNORFOLK, Va. — First lady Michelle Obama is calling military families "quiet heroes" and urging the public to support them.
S M Krishna wraps up visit to JapanJuly 5th, 2009 TOKYO - External Affairs Minister S. M Krishna on Sunday concluded his four-day visit to Japan.
Kyrgyz lawmakers unanimously agree to allow US to continue using air base for Afghan suppliesJune 25th, 2009 Kyrgyz lawmakers back US air base dealBISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan — Kyrgyzstan's parliament has unanimously approved a deal allowing the U.S. to continue using an air base crucial to operations in Afghanistan.
Clinton seeks economic cooperation, warns North KoreaFebruary 16th, 2009 TOKYO - US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton Tuesday reaffirmed Japan's status as a key Pacific ally, particularly in efforts to pressure North Korea to dismantle its nuclear weapons programmes, and called for a coordinated response to the global economic downturn. She also warned that North Korea's threat to test-fire a long-range missile would 'be very unhelpful'.
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