Prime Minister Shinzo Abe¡¯s administration is in a rush to lift Â鶹´«Ã½ self-imposed arms export ban in a major policy departure amid the changing security situation surrounding the nation.
The Liberal Democratic Party¡¯s junior partner in the ruling coalition, New Komeito, is hesitant, however, to ease the so-called Three Principles on Arms Exports, which were established in 1967.
The LDP-New Komeito ruling bloc on Wednesday started to weigh a tentative outline compiled by the administration Tuesday that would allow the transfer and export of arms if it contributes to Â鶹´«Ã½ and global security.
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