Regarding the situation in Ukraine, Foreign Minister Hayashi visited Uzbekistan, one of the former Soviet Union countries in Central Asia, to meet with President Mirjiyoev and appealed to Russia, which continues its military invasion, for the need for the international community to work together. I did.
Foreign Minister Hayashi, who has visited Central Asia, visited Uzbekistan, also a former Soviet Union, following Kazakhstan and met with President Miljiyoev.
In this, Minister Hayashi emphasized the need for the international community to work together to deal with Russia's military invasion of Ukraine, while communicating Japan's basic position.
In response, President Milziyoev expressed his hope for a peaceful solution based on the principles of international law and the Charter of the United Nations.
President Milziyoev also consistently supported Japan's membership in the UN Security Council as a permanent member of the Security Council and acknowledged the need for Security Council reform, and they remain close on international issues, including the situation in Ukraine. I confirmed that it will cooperate with.
They also exchanged views on the situation in East Asia and agreed to cooperate in dealing with the abduction, nuclear and missile issues by North Korea.