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Japan welcomes Gaza ceasefire, stresses ‘violence will not solve the issue in the Middle East’

Minister HAYASHI speaks at an evening press conference held at the ministry Wednesday night. (ANJP) 
Minister HAYASHI speaks at an evening press conference held at the ministry Wednesday night. (ANJP) 
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11 Aug 2022 03:08:53 GMT9
11 Aug 2022 03:08:53 GMT9

Arab News Japan

TOKYO: Japanese Foreign Minister HAYASHI Yoshimasa on Wednesday welcomed the Gaza ceasefire and said that the problems between the Palestinians and Israel “cannot be resolved through violence.”

Following a fierce series of bombings by Israel and a response by Palestinians in Gaza, tensions have grown in the region, although a ceasefire has been agreed to.

“Japan hopes that this ceasefire will contribute to a stabilization of the situation in Gaza and lead to an improvement of the socio-economic situation locally. We call on all stakeholders to comply with the agreement and call for maximum self-restraint.”

Hayashi said the many casualties amongst the general public that have resulted from the clashes “is a big and deep concern for us, and I’d like to express my condolences to the victim’s families.”

The foreign minister expressed Japan’s official position on the Palestinian cause saying, “Violence will not solve the issue in the Middle East. We believe that it can only be resolved through negotiation and efforts to build confidence between the parties. Therefore, we call on all those involved to make the strongest efforts possible.”

Hayashi made his remarks in reply to Arab News Japan’s question in a press conference at the ministry held right after participating in the inauguration of the new cabinet of Prime Minister KISHIDA Fumio. Minister Hayashi was retained as Foreign Minister in the new lineup. 

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