Foreign Minister Motegi Visiting the United States Russia Meeting with Iran Foreign Ministers September 20 14:41
Foreign Minister Mogi will visit New York in conjunction with the next week's United Nations General Assembly as the first foreign visit after taking office, and will meet with foreign ministers from the United States, Russia and Iran.
In a press conference, Foreign Minister Mogi will visit New York at the UN General Assembly next week, attend G7 = 7 major foreign ministers meetings, and meet with foreign ministers from the US, Russia, Iran, and India. Announced.
Among them, at a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Labrov, he expressed his desire to exchange frankly over the peace treaty negotiations involving the Northern Territories issue.
As for the meeting with Iran's Foreign Minister Zaleaf, he said, “We will continue discussions to alleviate and stabilize the situation in the Middle East.”
In addition, adjustments are being made in the direction of meeting with Korea's foreign minister, Kang Kyung-hwa, whose relationship is worsening.
Meanwhile, Mr. Motegi wants to discuss the final agreement over trade negotiations between Japan and the United States, and intends to hold a ministerial discussion with the Light Heiser trade representative prior to the summit.