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Statement by the Press Secretary/Director-General for Press and Public Relations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on a Missile Launch Test by Pakistan

October 4, 2002

  1. The Government of Japan expresses its regret that Pakistan's missile launch test on October 4 not only would intensify the missile development race in South Asia, but also could worsen the tension that has continued between India and Pakistan.

  2. Japan strongly calls on Pakistan to seriously respond to the voice of the international community that earnestly hopes the reduction of tension between India and Pakistan.
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