Regarding the abduction issue by North Korea, Prime Minister Suga met with the head of the Liberal Democratic Party's abduction issue, Yamatani, and expressed his intention to request the cooperation of the United States for an early resolution at the Japan-US summit meeting held this month. It was.
Prior to the Japan-US summit meeting to be held on the 16th of this month, local time, the heads of the Liberal Democratic Party's abduction issue, Yamatani, visited the Prime Minister's Office on the afternoon of the 2nd and met with Prime Minister Kan.
Mr. Yamatani said, "We must not ease the pressure until North Korea decides to return all the abductees," and offered a proposal at the Japan-US summit meeting to seek full cooperation from the United States.
In response, Prime Minister Suga responded, "Resolving the abduction issue is the most important issue. We will not miss every opportunity and will strive to get cooperation with one feeling at the summit meeting."
Mr. Yamatani told reporters, "It is said that the Biden administration's policy toward North Korea will come out during the Golden Week holidays, so at the summit meeting, I would like you to create a solid cooperation system that will affect it." Said.