Foreign Minister Mogi sent a video message to a UN Human Rights Council meeting, pointing out the need to quickly restore a democratic political system in Myanmar, where a military coup took place, as well as the Chinese government's over Hong Kong and the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. He expressed serious concern about the response.
In this, Foreign Minister Mogi pointed out that "in the Asia-Pacific region, there are still challenges in democratization and protection of human rights due to economic development."
He said, "I have serious concerns about the situation in Myanmar where the military coup d'etat occurred. The liberation of stakeholders including State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi and the early restoration of the democratic political system I strongly urge you again. "
Regarding China, "Freedom, respect for basic human rights, and the rule of law, which are universal values in the international community, should be guaranteed in China, including Hong Kong and the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. I am seriously concerned about the current situation. We urge China to take constructive and concrete actions. "
In addition, Minister Mogi continued to urge North Korea to take concrete actions toward an early resolution of the abduction issue, and the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics as proof that humankind has overcome the new coronavirus, and from the Great East Japan Earthquake. He emphasized that he was determined to hold the event as an opportunity to disseminate the reconstruction of the country.