he has a Japanese nationality. |
I acknowledge that China is beginning to become a considerable threat. |
I don't know the reason why the Peruvian government has stopped the function of ambassador to Japan, ... I don't think it is related to Fujimori. |
I hope (the plan) will be carried out smoothly. |
I never said I wanted His Majesty to visit the shrine under the current circumstances. It is desirable if His Majesty, the symbol of the Japanese public, could go, but there are problems that have to be resolved. |
I think all of us, and not the prime minister alone, should share the responsibility for low support ratings. |
I won't seek changes to the basics of the agreement, |
If things carry on like this, the issue will be referred to the UN Security Council. Japan has been getting on with Iran for long time. But if Iran makes an enemy of all members of the Security Council, there would be limitations on our side. |
international responsibilities and the state of reconstruction work. |
Iran is our friend but we cannot help but made the demand. |
It could in the short term. |
It is very important for Japan's national interests and stability in the Middle East that Iran makes efforts to avoid friction with the international community over the issue of its nuclear development. |
It's becoming a considerable threat. |
Japan's dependence on Iran for oil is high. It is a great matter of interest for Japan to prevent trouble there. |
Therefore, I think that his visit is a good thing. |