Minister of Foreign Affairs Mogi talks with Foreign Minister of Iran Requesting understanding on dispatching the SDF to the Middle East February 15 at 22:19

Minister of Foreign Affairs Mogi met with Iran's Foreign Minister Zarif in Germany, where he visited, to urge him to restrain himself in order to ease tensions in the Middle East, and sought understanding on the dispatch of the SDF.

Foreign Minister Mogi, who is visiting Munich, Germany, met with Iranian Foreign Minister Zaleaf on the evening of March 15, Japan time.

In this context, Minister Mogi urged Iran to restrain itself without taking action to increase tensions in order to ease tensions and stabilize the situation in the Middle East. Asked to fulfill.

In response, Foreign Minister Zarif appreciated Japan's diplomatic efforts and expressed his intention to continue to work closely with Japan.

Furthermore, Minister Mogi asked for an understanding of the dispatch of SDF escort ships to the Middle East as the purpose was to gather information to ensure the safety of Japanese-related vessels.