Foreign Minister Mogi Emphasis on Dispute Resolution Based on International Rules At ASEM meeting, December 16, 20:38
Foreign Minister Mogi attended the ASEM = Asia-European Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Spain, emphasized the importance of peaceful resolution of conflicts based on international rules, and unilaterally with China in mind to strengthen ocean expansion in the South China Sea and other places Expressed an objection to the attempt to change the current situation.
Foreign Minister Mogi attended the ASEM multilateralism-themed meeting on the 16th night of Japan time in Madrid, Spain, and gave a speech.
In this, Minister Mogi said, “It is important to solve the problem in accordance with the common rules, not to push through the claims,” stressing the importance of peaceful resolution of conflicts based on international rules. In addition, with the movement of China becoming a military base in the South China Sea, he said, “Japan is seriously concerned about the situation in the field, and strongly opposes attempts to unilaterally change the status quo and intimidate other countries.”
In addition, over North Korea that repeats the launch of ballistic missiles, `` In order to promote the denuclearization negotiations of the United States and North Korea toward the realization of complete denuclearization, the international community joined together to complete the UN Security Council resolution. We must ensure that it is fulfilled. "
And next year's Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, he said, “Sports compete against each other based on rules, but in the international community, it is important for all countries to develop an international order based on rules.” It was.