TOKYO: Parliamentary Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs ONISHI Yohei on Monday said Japan will support a comprehensive, peaceful, and stable transition by the Syrian government and people in cooperation with the international community.

Onishi made the statement in a meeting with Syria’s Chargé d’Affaires ad interim Abdul Wahab Almohammadagha, with the Vice Minister welcoming Almohammadagha on assuming his position.

Chargé d’Affaires Almohammadagha conveyed his appreciation for Japan’s support and political position, addressed Syria’s present international status, and requested further support and cooperation from Japan.

Both parties agreed to continue cooperating towards strengthening Japan-Syria relations.