President Iran visits Japan “I want to further promote bilateral relations” December 17, 18:38
Iran ’s President Rouhani departed from the capital Tehran on the afternoon of 17th Japan time in preparation for his first visit to Japan in 19 years. "I want to make it happen," and expressed hope for strengthening the relationship with Japan.
Iran's President Rouhani will visit Malaysia, the first destination on the 17th, and will visit Japan from the 20th, leaving Tehran on the afternoon of 17th, Japan time.
Prior to departure, President Rouhani told reporters, “Japan has been promoting important economic activities and investments in Iran so far. ”And accused the US of sanctions such as a ban on crude oil trading that led to a stagnation of business with Japan.
In addition, “I would like to further promote bilateral relations in this visit to Japan and discuss important issues,” expressed the expectation for strengthening relations with Japan, and the idea of exchanging opinions on the situation in the Middle East. Showed.
This is the first visit to Japan for 19 years since President Hatami in 2000.
In Iran, the withdrawal of foreign companies has continued due to American sanctions, and rising prices have directly hit citizens' lives.
Iran hopes that President Rouhani will visit Japan to find ways to strengthen economic relations with Japan and improve the increasingly difficult economic situation.