Tuesday 21 June 2011

US, Japan agree to delay Marine base relocation (AP)

From right, Japanese Foreign Minister Takeaki Matsumoto, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, and Japan's Defense Minister Toshimi Kitazawa, arrive for the '2 plus 2' talks at the State Department in Washington, Tuesday, June 21, 2011. Formally known as the United States-Japan Security Consultative Committee meeting, the alliance works to ensure the security of Japan and maintain peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)AP - The U.S. and Japan said Tuesday they would press ahead with the costly relocation a U.S. Marine air station in Japan but pushed back the deadline amid opposition to the plans in both countries.



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