Japanese PM Kōichi Hagiuda Speaks with Iranian President, Calls for Ensuring Navigation Safety in Strait of Hormuz
Japanese Prime Minister Kōichi Hagiuda spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, urging him to ensure the safety of all vessels navigating the Strait of Hormuz. Japan and Iran have traditional friendly relations, and the Japanese Foreign Minister has previously communicated with his Iranian counterpart multiple times.
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According to Kyodo News, Kōichi Hagiuda told the media after a call lasting about 25 minutes that she urged Masoud Pezeshkian to ensure the safety of all ships navigating the Strait of Hormuz, a key energy transport route. Japan and Iran are traditionally friendly countries. Since attacks on Iran by the United States and Israel in late February, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi has spoken with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif three times. (Editor: Hong Pei-ying)