International Law

Prime Minister press conference

By Karl-Friedrich Lenz

today, two weeks out from the earthquake. Prime Minister Kan thanked the people involved in the shutdown process, mentioning TEPCO employees, Japanese Self Defense Force, police and firefighters from Tokyo and Osaka. And then he also mentioned help from the American military.

Just as it was not appropriate for TEPCO to try handling the shutdown on their own, this question is so important that the Japanese should get and use any help from international partners, under the framework of the relevant Treaty. I am pleased to see that the Americans are involved already.

Full post as published by Lenz Blog on March 25, 2011 (boomark / email).