TOKYO: Japan’sState Minister for Foreign Affairs KUNIMITSU Ayanotold SyrianChargé d’Affaires ad interim Mohammed NajibElji on Wednesdaythat Japan will contribute to Syria’s reconstruction by making use of the longstanding ties between the two countries,as well as Japan’s expertise and experience.

The Foreign Ministry reported that Kunimitsu also said Japan –in cooperation with the international community– wouldsupportacomprehensive, peaceful, and stable transition by the Syrian government and people.

Chargé d’Affaires ad interim Eljithanked Kunimitsufor Japan’s support and expressed his hope to strengthen bilateral coordination.

He also explained that, considering the recentconflictbetween the United States,IsraelandIran, Syria has been affected by soaring energy prices. Hestated that the Syriangovernment is seeking to overcome these challenges through strengthened cooperation with partnerssuch asJapan.