The United States has demanded that Japan allow American officials to be present when U.S. servicemen suspected of committing crimes here are questioned by Japanese investigators prior to indictment.
The demand was made during the second and final day of talks in Tokyo over jurisdiction procedures under the Japan-U.S. Status of Forces Agreement, a Foreign Ministry official said.
"(The two sides) discussed issues, including (their respective) interpretation of the right of U.S. officials to be present during questioning by Japanese authorities and their right to interview suspects," the official said.