The central government on Wednesday advocated allowing exports of some lethal weapons and transfers to third countries of defense equipment that Japan develops jointly with other nations.
The view was presented at a meeting of working-level officials of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and its coalition partner, Komeito, who resumed discussions on a proposed easing of the country's restrictions on defense equipment exports.
Taking into account the government's view, the two parties will discuss how to revise the implementation guidelines for the country's three principles on defense equipment transfers.