Author: Tim Kelly

The United States is pushing Japan to appoint representatives for a joint task force to establish a humanitarian assistance and disaster relief hub, as outlined in an agreement between the two countries. The US Ambassador to Japan, Rahm Emanuel, urged Japan’s foreign and defense ministers to name four officials for the task force and propose a meeting date promptly. Emanuel highlighted the increasing impact of climate change on communities worldwide and emphasized the necessity of preparedness. The establishment of the hub, agreed upon by President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in April, aims to provide emergency supplies for…