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Press Conference by the Prime Minister (1) (Information Regarding the Release of Mr. Jumpei Yasuda)
October 24, 2018
Photograph of the Prime Minister holding the press conference
[Provisional Translation]
On October 24, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a press conference at the Prime Minister’s Office.
With regard to information regarding the release of Mr. Jumpei Yasuda, the Prime Minister said,
“I am greatly relieved to receive information about the release. We will identify as quickly as possible whether the individual released was Mr. Jumpei Yasuda. Ever since this incident occurred, the Government has been making all possible efforts. Under such circumstances, many countries including Qatar and Turkey have expressed their solidarity with us. In particular, I would like to thank Qatar and Turkey for their immense cooperation.”
