China News Service, July 27. According to Kyodo News, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimaki Motegi made an announcement on the 26th on Russian Prime Minister Mishustin’s visit to the four northern islands (Japanese-Russian disputed islands, Russia called the Southern Kuril Islands). The conversation said: "This is an act that hurts the feelings of Japanese people, and it is extremely regrettable." He made it clear that he was unacceptable as a Japan.
Motegi argued that the promotion of joint economic activities aimed at Japan and Russia on the four northern islands and the advancement of negotiations for the conclusion of a peace treaty will strongly require Russia to take a constructive response.
On the afternoon of the 26th, Japan’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Kenryo Mori summoned the Russian ambassador to Japan Galuzin to express his protest.
After the meeting, the ambassador told the press team: "Unacceptable."
Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato Katsunobu stated at a press conference on joint economic activities: “Our country has always been actively consulting with Russia on the premise of not damaging its legal position.” Regarding future diplomacy with Russia, he said: “We will continue to resolve the issue. Under the basic policy of territorial issues and the conclusion of a peace treaty, we insist on negotiating with Russia."