A spokesperson of Japan’s Foreign Ministry says the country hopes Iran, under the presidency of Masoud Pezeshkian, will “play a constructive role for alleviating tensions and stabilizing the situation in the Middle East.”
Press Secretary Kitamura Toshihiro issued a statement following Iran’s presidential election.
Kitamura said “Japan will continue its proactive diplomatic efforts toward easing tensions and stabilizing the situation in the Middle East region based on the traditional friendly relationship with Iran, while enhancing dialogues with the new Iranian administration.”