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Courtesy call on Foreign Minister KAMIKAWA by H.E. Mr. Gilad COHEN, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Israel
October 27, 2023
On October 27th, commencing at 5:20 p.m. for approximately 25 minutes, Ms. KAMIKAWA Yoko, Minister for Foreign Affairs, received a courtesy call from H.E. Mr. Gilad COHEN, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the State of Israel, to discuss the situation surrounding Israel and Palestine. The overview is as follows:
- Minister Kamikawa stated that Japan has unequivocally condemned the recent terror attacks by Hamas and others, and that Japan offers its condolences to the bereaved families and expresses its heartfelt sympathies to the injured.
- Minister Kamikawa also expressed Japan’s solidarity with the people of Israel, and reiterated that Israel has a right to defend itself and its people in accordance with international law.
- Minister Kamikawa requested cooperation by the Israeli side for a humanitarian pause to implement humanitarian assistance and to ensure humanitarian access in order to improve the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip. Furthermore, Minister Kamikawa once again requested cooperation in ensuring the safety of Japanese nationals.
- Ambassador Cohen stated that Israel appreciates the solidarity shown by Japan, and that Israel would continue to cooperate as much as possible to ensure the safety of Japanese nationals.
- Ambassador Cohen explained the latest situation on the ground, and Minister Kamikawa and Ambassador Cohen concurred to continue close communication toward stabilization of the region.