Tokyo stated the importance of relations with Russia
The Japanese government stated that it considers relations with Russia important. This was announced at a press conference by Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary, Minoru Kihara. He noted that Tokyo will continue to take into account the significance of bilateral ties.
According to Kihara, there are currently no specific plans for contacts between the foreign ministers of Japan and Russia. He said that such talks are not scheduled at this time. At the same time, the Japanese side continues to monitor the situation.
The government representative also emphasized that relations between Japan and Russia remain important for both countries. However, he did not provide any new details about possible meetings or negotiations. The Japanese authorities have not yet announced any next steps in this direction.
The statement came amid continued attention to relations between Tokyo and Moscow. Despite the absence of specific plans for new contacts at the foreign minister level, Japan publicly confirmed that it attaches great importance to these relations.