Kono Okinawa Northern Minister Exchanged opinions with former islanders in the Northern Territories September 27, 12:14
Mr. Kono, the Minister for Northern Affairs, visited Nakashibetsu Town, Hokkaido, exchanged opinions with former islanders in the Northern Territories, and based on his experience as Foreign Minister in negotiations on a peace treaty with Russia, improved the environment for solving the territorial dispute. Showed the idea of striving for.
Mr. Kono, the Minister in charge of the Northern Territories, visited Hokkaido for the first time after taking office and exchanged opinions with former islanders in the Northern Territories at the Nakashibetsu Town Hall.
In this, Minister Kono said, "The issue of northern territory has been negotiated by my grandfather Ichiro Kono, the former Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, and I have also negotiated with the Russian side as Foreign Minister. This time from another angle. I have decided to work on it, but I would like to do it while listening to everyone's opinions. "
In response, Kimio Waki, the chairman of the "Kishima Denmai Islands Residents' Federation," made up of former islanders, said, "I had a place to exchange opinions as soon as I took office. Today, my successor is also participating, so I think I would like to hear from you. ”He requested the smooth implementation of exchange projects such as grave visits and free visits by former islanders, and support for educational activities by the younger generation.
Minister Kono will visit Nemuro City in the afternoon to inspect the Northern Territories from Cape Nosappu.