20-06-2025
Japan foreign minister calls for avoiding escalation of Israel-Iran conflict
Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi has held telephone talks with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar. Iwaya expressed concern about the conflict between Israel and Iran.
The two ministers spoke for about 25 minutes on Friday. One week has passed since the armed conflict began.
The Japanese minister expressed deep concern about the current exchange of attacks and the extensive damage caused by them.
He said Iran's development of nuclear weapons is unacceptable and efforts to pursue a resolution through dialogue are essential.
Iwaya also said any action that further escalates the situation should be avoided and it is of utmost importance to calm the situation.
Iwaya asked for Israel's cooperation in securing the safety of about 1,000 Japanese citizens in Israel. Saar said his country will cooperate.
The ministers agreed to continue close communication between the two countries.
