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Press Conference by the Chief Cabinet Secretary

March 19, 2015 (PM)

Press Conference by the Chief Cabinet Secretary (Excerpt)

[Provisional Translation]

Q&As

  • The Japan-China-ROK relations

(Abridged)

REPORTER: This weekend a trilateral meeting among the foreign ministers of Japan, China and the Republic of Korea (ROK) will take place. First of all could you once again tell us your expectations for the meeting? Secondly, some have expressed the view that there is a difference in opinion between Japan, and China and the ROK with regard to holding bilateral summit meetings. Could you please share your intentions and expectations?

CHIEF CABINET SECRETARY SUGA: First of all, these trilateral foreign ministers’ talks will be held, and Japan has long stressed that they are indeed extremely important for strengthening the future-oriented, cooperative relationship between our three countries. In any case, Japan hopes that these talks will help realize summit meetings with each country.

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