Itsunori Onodera
The US-led air strikes against the Syrian regime also sent a message to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ahead of talks with President Donald Trump.
Japan's Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera stressed on Friday the importance of solving North Korea's nuclear, missile and abductions issues with diplomacy.
The US forces in Japan will ground all CH-53E helicopters to confirm their safety after the same type of aircraft crash-landed near a USmilitary training area.
