China News Service, September 27. According to the Kyodo News Agency of Japan, regarding the consulate of the Japanese consulate general in Vladivostok detained by relevant Russian authorities, Japanese Foreign Minister Lin Fangzheng said on the 27th: "The so-called engaging in illegal activities is completely wrong. true."
According to Lin Fangzheng, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has summoned the Russian Ambassador to Japan Galuzin, and the Deputy Minister of Affairs Mori Jianliang made a solemn protest, asking Russia to formally apologize and prevent similar incidents from happening again.
Lin Fangzheng said that the consul was taken away in a state of being blindfolded, with his hands and head held down, and so he could not move, and accepted a high-pressure investigation and questioning.
Lin Fangzheng criticized the Russian side, saying: "It is extremely regrettable and absolutely unacceptable."
Lin Fangzheng pointed out that this matter clearly violated the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, and believed that it was necessary for Japan to take corresponding measures.
According to reports, Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Hiroichi Matsuno also emphasized at the press conference: "(The Russian side) not only took improper measures, but also reported that it was listed as persona non grata. This is an unbelievable act, and a strong protest is made. ." He said that from the perspective of the highest priority, the consul will leave Russia at the latest on the 28th.
According to previous reports, the Russian Federal Security Service said on the 26th that a consulate of the Japanese consulate in the Russian Far East city of Vladivostok was arrested on suspicion of espionage.
The consul has admitted his actions and has been listed as persona non grata by Russia, who ordered him to leave Russia within two days.