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Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi has called for the resumption of talks between the United States and Iran to help end the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, according to Japan’s Foreign Ministry.
Motegi made the remarks during a meeting with Pakistani Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. Dar said Pakistan continued to hope that negotiations between Washington and Tehran could lead to a resolution.
Japan urges de-escalation and renewed dialogue
Motegi expressed “serious concern over the continued military tensions” and stressed the need to de-escalate the situation as soon as possible, the ministry said. He also reiterated the importance of resuming US-Iran talks.
Negotiations have stalled in recent weeks over an agreement to limit Iran’s nuclear programme and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
The Japanese foreign minister said ensuring “free and safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz without any additional costs” was of the utmost importance.
Conflict weighs on energy and global trade
Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said Dar and Motegi hoped all sides would return to dialogue and work toward implementing the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.
The two ministers also discussed the conflict’s impact on energy supplies, supply chains and the global economy. Motegi expressed Tokyo’s appreciation for Pakistan’s mediation efforts.
The conflict began with military action by the United States and Israel in late February, according to Japan’s Foreign Ministry. The Strait of Hormuz, a major route for global trade, has effectively been closed because of the fighting, contributing to disruptions in international energy markets.
