Arab News Japan

TOKYO:  Japan, on June 15, confirmed its support to achieving a “two-state solution” for Palestine and Israel, in a congratulatory message from Prime Minister SUGA Yoshihide to the newly elected Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett.

In his message, Prime Minister Suga extended his congratulations to Prime Minister Bennett and expressed his hope to further deepen the close bilateral relations. The two countries will be celebrating the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the diplomatic relations next year, an official statement issued by the Foreign Ministry in Tokyo said.

“Furthermore, recognizing that the progress in the Middle East Peace Process is of paramount importance for peace and stability in the region, Prime Minister Suga conveyed that Japan would spare no effort with a view to achieving a “two-state solution,” the statement said.