Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi made a statement at a news conference. He said the government is not considering recruiting foreign nationals to serve in the Self-Defense Forces.

The minister's comment was made on September 4. Further details about the government's position on this matter are available from the source.

The statement provides information about the government's current stance, but does not offer additional context or explanation. For more information, readers can refer to the original source.