Foreign Minister Mogi seeks to avoid leaving the EU without an agreement Phone talk with British Foreign Minister September 18 22:38
Over Britain's departure from the EU = European Union, Foreign Minister Mogi talked with Foreign Minister Raab for the first time on the phone and called for avoiding a “leave without agreement” to minimize the impact on the global economy.
A telephone conference was held for about 30 minutes in the evening on the 18th, at the request of the United Kingdom, with the appointment of Foreign Minister Mogi.
In this context, Mr. Motegi said that the UK's withdrawal from the EU is “It is important that Japanese companies maintain their economic activities in Europe and minimize adverse effects on the global economy. Order based on an agreement with the EU I strongly hope for the realization of the withdrawal that was, "he called for to avoid" no withdrawal without agreement. "
On the other hand, Foreign Minister Raab said, “The British government is also aiming for an orderly withdrawal based on an agreement with the EU. Also, we want to respond accordingly so that Japanese companies' economic activities in Europe will not be adversely affected.” Said.
They also agreed to continue to work closely together toward the complete denuclearization of North Korea, and Foreign Minister Raab expressed his support for the early resolution of the abduction issue.