The Japanese Foreign Minister’s emphasis on the need for mutual understanding in the difficult relations of Tokyo and Moscow

According to RCO News Agency, Japanese Foreign Minister Takshi Iwaya announced today (Friday) that relations between Russia and Japan are in a difficult position, adding that Tokyo will develop its relations with Moscow on its national interest, although, although Mutual understanding is also essential.

Rihanosti News Agency cited a journalist’s question about the perspective of change in Japanese -Russian relations, which said Japan, led by former Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and its current Prime Minister Shigro Ishiba, former President Joe Biden’s policies It has followed the United States that attempted to weaken Russia, help Ukraine, and impose anti -Russian sanctions.
Responding to a reporter’s question as to whether Tokyo is ready to change his position and improve relations with Moscow, Ivaya said: “There are many issues between the two countries in talking about Japan -Russia relations. And Japan -Russia relations are in a difficult position, but on the other hand, we adhere to the position that Russia is a neighboring country and is necessary to understand. We will continue to build our relations with Russia based on what serves Japan’s national interest in our foreign policy.

Last Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Venice Trump had a phone call that agreed to start negotiations to resolve the conflict in Ukraine immediately. Trump said he had talked to Putin about the need to end the clashes, and later informed President Walodimir Zelnsky of the conversation.
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