Turkish Ambassador Ahmet Bulent Meric during an interview Tuesday expressed a keen interest in the ongoing debate over the Abe government's contentious security bills.
"There are very legitimate questions asked to the government, and the government is very capable in answering these questions," Meric said during a courtesy call on The Japan Times. He was referring to opposition both within the Diet and among the public to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's set of security reform proposals.
Meric said it is clear why such legislation is needed, as Japan should adapt itself to the international security climate.