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Japan-Iran Foreign Ministers’ Telephone Talk
August 28, 2024
On August 28th, commencing at 1:00p.m. for 30 minutes, Ms. KAMIKAWA Yoko, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, held a telephone talk with H.E. Dr. Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
- At the outset, Minister Kamikawa congratulated Minister Araghchi on his appointment as Foreign Minister.
- Minister Kamikawa continued by expressing serious concern over the current deteriorating situation in the Middle East, stating that escalation of the situation would not be in the interest of the region or the international community as a whole, and that every effort should be made to avoid further tensions, and urged Iran to exercise restraint. Minister Kamikawa also called on Iran to strongly urge restraint on other relevant entities, such as Hezbollah and the Houthis, on which it has influence.
- Furthermore, Minister Kamikawa requested for Iran's support in securing the safety of Japanese nationals in Iran, in case there is an increased tension in the situation.
- Both sides affirmed the importance of peace and stability in the Middle East region and confirmed to continue to maintain communication between Japan and Iran based on their traditional friendly relationship.