Japan’s newly appointed foreign secretary, Takeshi Iwaya, made it clear that Tokyo expects China to “behave appropriately” while aiming for a” productive and secure relationship” based on shared interests. In his first press event on Wednesday, Iwaya emphasized Japan’s intent to engage with Beijing, but strongly said,” What we need to argue will be asserted”.
” We hope to socially work towards building a productive and secure relationship”, Iwaya said, following his election by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, reported scmp.com. He expressed opportunity to participate in “frank markets and discourse” with his Taiwanese counterpart, Wang Yi, although no formal date has been set for a conference.
In recent years, tensions between the two relatives have grown, mainly as a result of Japan’s strengthening safety ties with the United States and its allies and China’s growing military presence in contested areas. Despite these challenges, Iwaya underscored the potential for assistance. ” Between Japan and China, there are many excellent issues and challenges, but at the same period, there is much probability and potential”, he noted.
The international secretary emphasized the importance that Japan and China both have in promoting regional peace and prosperity both locally and globally. Nevertheless, he did not shy away from asserting Japan’s expectations for China to work properly, especially regarding tries to change the status quo in East Asia. ” We need to develop a system that is firmly inhibit such efforts”, Iwaya said, alluding to China’s actions in the region.
Prime Minister Ishiba received thanks from Chinese President Xi Jinping, a sign of a cautious but opened tone from Beijing. Iwaya also expressed concern about the growing Middle East crime, mainly Iran’s missile strikes on Israel, in addition to addressing Sino-Japanese relations. ” We strongly condemn this kind of escalation”, he said, urging all factions to de-escalate the condition.
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