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to the report, Japan stressed its opposition to any nuclear weapons development program by Iran on Sunday while indicating some understanding of the United States and Israeli military strikes against Iran that began the previous day.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said in a press conference that Iran's nuclear weapons development cannot be tolerated. The Chief Cabinet said that talks between the United States and Iran are extremely important for resolving the Iranian nuclear issue, and our country has strongly supported these discussions.
The report stated that, underlining the significance of the nuclear nonproliferation regime, Iran should stop its development of nuclear weapons and its actions to destabilize the region. The report added that Japan respects values and principles such as freedom, democracy, and the rule of law as its basic stance. The Chief did not comment on the actions of the United States and Israel.
The report said that before this, the government held a National Security Council meeting at the prime minister's office, attended by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and others. Participants agreed to gather information in cooperation with related countries. The meeting lasted more than an hour.
The report added that Japan, which relies on the Middle East for over 90 pct. of its crude oil imports, has strived to maintain good relations with oil-producing countries. It also has long-standing friendly ties with Iran. The report also added that the United States is Japan's only ally. The latest strikes against Iran are expected to leave a significant impact on both the economic and national security fronts.
Kihara said that Japan shows the intention to secure energy supplies, and they will make all necessary diplomatic efforts in coordination with the international community to calm the situation as soon as possible. Kiara added that Peace and stability in the Middle East are extremely important for the country, showing the intention to secure energy supplies. Kiara added that they will make all necessary diplomatic efforts in coordination with the international community to calm the situation as soon as possible.
Additionally, Kihara said the government will take all possible measures to ensure the safety of Japanese nationals in the Middle East, adding that work is underway to assess the situation at sea and air for potential evacuation routes.
Source: Jiji Press
Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said in a press conference that Iran's nuclear weapons development cannot be tolerated. The Chief Cabinet said that talks between the United States and Iran are extremely important for resolving the Iranian nuclear issue, and our country has strongly supported these discussions.
The report stated that, underlining the significance of the nuclear nonproliferation regime, Iran should stop its development of nuclear weapons and its actions to destabilize the region. The report added that Japan respects values and principles such as freedom, democracy, and the rule of law as its basic stance. The Chief did not comment on the actions of the United States and Israel.
The report said that before this, the government held a National Security Council meeting at the prime minister's office, attended by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and others. Participants agreed to gather information in cooperation with related countries. The meeting lasted more than an hour.
The report added that Japan, which relies on the Middle East for over 90 pct. of its crude oil imports, has strived to maintain good relations with oil-producing countries. It also has long-standing friendly ties with Iran. The report also added that the United States is Japan's only ally. The latest strikes against Iran are expected to leave a significant impact on both the economic and national security fronts.
Kihara said that Japan shows the intention to secure energy supplies, and they will make all necessary diplomatic efforts in coordination with the international community to calm the situation as soon as possible. Kiara added that Peace and stability in the Middle East are extremely important for the country, showing the intention to secure energy supplies. Kiara added that they will make all necessary diplomatic efforts in coordination with the international community to calm the situation as soon as possible.
Additionally, Kihara said the government will take all possible measures to ensure the safety of Japanese nationals in the Middle East, adding that work is underway to assess the situation at sea and air for potential evacuation routes.
Source: Jiji Press