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On April 14, 2018, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held a press occasion at the Prime Minister’s Office.
 
Regarding the attack on Syria by the United States, the United Kingdom, and France, the Prime Minister said,
 
“We just held a meeting among four ministers and analyzed the situation in Syria.
 
The use of chemical weapons is extremely inhumane and Japan cannot tolerate it. The Government of Japan supports the determination of the United States, the United Kingdom, and France to never allow the proliferation and use of chemical weapons. On this basis, we understand that the countries took the action in order to avoid further aggravation of the situation.
 
In East Asia as well, weapons of mass destruction such as nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons pose an increasingly serious threat. Under the robust Japan-U.S. Alliance, Japan will continue to fulfill its role for the maintenance of peace and stability in the region while collaborating and cooperating with the international community.”
 
“I have issued instructions to continue to analyze information thoroughly, and to work closely with the United States as well as the United Kingdom and France. I have no plans to hold summit telephone talks anytime soon.
 
In any event, I will visit the United States and hold a Japan-U.S. summit meeting next week. On that occasion, I hope to discuss issues of the Middle East, including the issue of Syria and other matters.”