TOKYO, Mar 09 (News On Japan) –
Japan’s Foreign Minister Motegi held a phone dialog with Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi and condemned assaults on civilian services in Gulf nations in addition to actions threatening navigation by the Strait of Hormuz, urging Iran to halt such actions.
Motegi stated, “I condemned the attacks on civilian facilities in Gulf countries by Iran and actions that threaten the freedom and safety of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, and strongly urged that they be stopped immediately.”
During the decision held on the night of March ninth, Motegi additionally reiterated that Iran’s growth of nuclear weapons “can never be permitted.”
Motegi additional requested cooperation in guaranteeing the security of Japanese nationals staying in Iran and referred to as for the early launch of two Japanese residents at present being detained by Iranian authorities.
In response, Araghchi stated Iran would “fully cooperate” in guaranteeing the security of Japanese nationals.
Source: TBS