An international symposium on the abduction issue by North Korea was held online on the night of the 29th, and Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato emphasized that the government will make all-out efforts to realize the earliest possible return of all abductees. , Called on the international community for cooperation.
The government holds an international symposium on the abduction issue at the United Nations headquarters in New York with the United States, Australia, and the EU-European Union every year, but this time it will be held online on the night of the 29th of Japan time due to the influence of the new coronavirus. did.
At the beginning, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato, who also serves as the Minister for the Abduction Issue, mentioned that the families of the abductees are aging. We will do our utmost to ensure that we can return to Japan as soon as possible without missing any opportunities. "
On top of that, "North Korea is said to be facing a severe economic situation due to the new coronavirus, economic sanctions, flood damage, etc., but it solved the abduction problem and settled the unfortunate past to normalize diplomatic relations with North Korea. We will aim and work directly with you. "
He continued to call on the international community to cooperate, saying that the previous G7 Summit = Summit Declaration of the Seven Major Countries included a request for an immediate solution to North Korea.