A government spokesman has stated that Japan needs its own foreign intelligence agency. This announcement was reported by Japan Today.
Further details on this development are available from the source. The spokesman's statement suggests a recognition of the need for Japan to have its own capabilities in this area.
The source provides more information on this topic, but key details such as the rationale behind the statement and potential next steps are not specified here.
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