Appealing to Megumi Yokota's mother and classmate Chief Cabinet Secretary January 14 20:07
Ms. Megumi Yokota's mother, who was abducted by North Korea during her first year of junior high school, and her classmates met Secretary-General Kan, who also serves as Minister for Abduction, and all victims came to their families as soon as possible. I urged to return.
At the meeting, Megumi's classmates handed over 3000 signatures collected by last year's activities to Secretary General Kan, and Mr. Ikeda said, `` Mr. Ikeda has been rushing for 42 years since she was abducted. I hope that the government itself will create opportunities and lead to an early resolution. "
Also, his mother, Sakie, said, "I don't have such a pain that I know I'm in North Korea but I can't take it back. My husband and other family members are gradually weakening, so please bring me back soon. And called for all the victims to return home as soon as possible.
In response, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kan said, "I would like to take the signature seriously. With the aging of the abductees and their families progressing and the time being limited, all the abductees should be able to return home. I will do my best for it. "
After the visit, Mr. Sakie said, "It is very sad that nothing has changed. For many years, victims living in unfamiliar places while thinking of their hometowns will often wear out and we will recover I want to meet you soon. "