Press Releases
The Legislative Elections in the Republic of Guinea-Bissau
(Statement by Foreign Press Secretary Takeshi OSUGA)
March 18, 2019
- Japan welcomes the fact that the voting for the legislative elections in the Republic of Guinea-Bissau took place on March 10th in a peaceful manner and that the provisional results were announced.
- Japan considers these elections as an important step towards consolidation of democracy. It also expects that all stakeholders maintain calm.
- Japan expects all parties to continue working for the consolidation of democracy, establishment of peace and stability as well as development.
- Japan will host TICAD7 this year. The Government of Japan is willing to extend its support for the efforts of the Guinea-Bissau Government towards the country’s development.