Tokyo [Japan], January 4 (ANI): In the wake of the strikes in Venezuela, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Sunday stated that Japan stands able to intently coordinate with G7 international locations and the regional companions to advance diplomatic efforts towards the restoration of democracy within the South American nation.
In a submit on X on Sunday, she stated the Japanese authorities is prioritising the protection of Japanese nationals whereas intently coordinating with related international locations to deal with the scenario.
She added, ‘Regarding the scenario in Venezuela, the Japanese authorities has constantly emphasised the significance of restoring democracy in Venezuela as quickly as doable.’
Noting that Japan has historically revered basic values and rules akin to freedom, democracy, and the rule of legislation, she stated, ‘Based on this constant place of our nation, the Japanese authorities will proceed to intently coordinate with related international locations, together with G7 and regional nations, to make sure the utmost safety of Japanese nationals, whereas advancing diplomatic efforts towards the restoration of democracy in Venezuela and the stabilization of the scenario.’
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On Saturday, US President Donald Trump said that Washington had carried out a ‘large-scale strike in opposition to Venezuela’ and that the deposed dictator Nicolas Maduro and his spouse had been captured and brought overseas.
Trump additionally posted {a photograph} on Truth Social displaying Maduro aboard the USS Iwo Jima after his seize.
Video footage later launched by the White House-affiliated Rapid Response confirmed Maduro in handcuffs throughout a staged perp stroll.
In the footage, he was seen wishing legislation enforcement authorities ‘Happy New Year’ and ‘Good Night’ as he was led into custody.
Following the assault, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed deep alarm over the scenario in Venezuela, warning that the developments may have profound implications for the broader area.
In an announcement issued by his spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric, Guterres stated that, regardless of the scenario in Venezuela, such actions set a harmful precedent and underscored the necessity for full respect for worldwide legislation by all events, together with adherence to the UN Charter.
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is ready to convene an emergency assembly on Monday to debate the latest army operation and seize of the deposed Venezuelan dictator, Nicolas Maduro and his spouse by the United States.
According to the Council presidency, the assembly is scheduled for 10 am (native time) below the agenda of ‘Threats to worldwide peace and safety’.
‘The presidency intends to carry the emergency assembly on Monday morning at 10 a.m. (1500 GMT),’ stated the spokeswoman for the Somali Permanent Mission to the UN, Khadija Ahmed, as quoted by Xinhua. (ANI)