Arab News Japan

TOKYO: The Japanese Government on April 17 has said it welcomes the release of nearly 900 detainees in the Republic of Yemen adding that Japan highly appreciates the efforts made by all parties in Yemen as well as the important roles played by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in achieving the release of detainees. 

The foreign ministry said in a statement that Japan confirms its support for the efforts of Hans Grundberg, Special Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Yemen as he works toward the goal of realizing peace and stability in Yemen. 

“There is no military solution to the Yemeni conflict, but a political solution through dialogue among the Yemeni people,” the ministry stressed. “From this perspective, the Government of Japan strongly hopes that this achievement can help build confidence among the parties to the conflict, thus paving the way to a constructive dialogue towards a durable peace in Yemen.”

Japan, in cooperation with the United Nations and countries concerned, will continue to work actively to realize peace and stability in Yemen through providing necessary assistance and making diplomatic efforts,” the statement said.