Saudi Foreign Minister Expects Japan's Role To Relieve Tension over Iran 7:42 on January 12
In line with Prime Minister Abe's visit to the three Middle Eastern countries, Saudi Arabia's first foreign minister, Faisal, responded to an NHK interview and expressed expectations for Japan's role in easing tensions over Iran.
Saudi Arabia, along with its allied U.S.A., have shown opposition to Iran's activities leading to instability in the Middle East.
Prime Minister Abe has visited three Middle Eastern countries, including Saudi Arabia, and in response, Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal responded to an interview with NHK on Tuesday.
In a statement, Foreign Minister Faisal said that the sharpening of the conflict between Iran and the United States has heightened tensions in the Middle East. Stressed that he did not want to.
He said, "I hope that Japan closely related to Iran will send an important message." Was.
During this visit, Prime Minister Abe will explain the dispatch of Japan's SDF to the Middle East through summits and other meetings.
Foreign Minister Faisal welcomed that, "Freedom of navigation is our responsibility, and that Japan's contribution is valuable and important in securing international shipping routes." He stated that Saudi Arabia would cooperate with Japan in sharing information.