According to him, Japan's diplomatic position, according to which it is aimed at concluding a peace treaty with Russia after "resolving the problem of territories," has not changed.
“As for the resumption of the grave visiting project (by former Japanese residents of the southern Kuriles. -
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), this is one of our highest priorities.
The Japanese government hopes for a speedy ... resumption (visits. -
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) ”, RIA Novosti quotes Hayashi.