Foreign Minister Motegi said in a telephone conversation with Cuba's Foreign Minister Rodriguez, a socialist country in the Caribbean, that a large-scale protest against the Cuban government was held against the backdrop of the economic downturn. I want you to listen, "he said, urging him to take action to improve the situation.
Foreign Minister Mogi, who is visiting Central America and the Caribbean, canceled his originally planned visit to Cuba due to the spread of the new coronavirus, and talked with Foreign Minister Rodriguez from Panama, where he was staying, for about 50 minutes. did.
In this, Minister Mogi said, "I hope that the infection situation in Cuba will improve as soon as possible," while Foreign Minister Rodriguez said, "I would like you to visit Cuba again when the situation is good." I responded.
On top of that, Minister Mogi mentioned that a large-scale protest demonstration against the government was held in Cuba in the background of the economic deterioration etc. "Japan is also watching the situation, and the voice of many people as the Cuban government I want you to listen to me, "he said, urging him to take action to improve the situation.
"Cuba is by nature a potential market," said Minister Mogi, calling for a free, open and rules-based business environment for sustainable economic cooperation with Cuba.