Tokyo: Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya welcomed US President Donald Trump's announcement that Hamas and the Israeli occupation reached the first phase of the ceasefire agreement. "This agreement represents a significant step towards calming the situation and realizing a two-state solution, this agreement must be implemented, and the tragic situation must be brought to an end without delay," Minister Iwaya stressed.
According to Kuwait News Agency, Iwaya also lauded the mediating efforts of countries such as the US, Qatar, Egypt, and Turkiye in achieving this agreement. He urged all parties concerned to implement the agreement in good faith and in a steady manner.
Iwaya emphasized Japan's commitment to working closely with relevant countries and international organizations. He stated that Japan would actively contribute to international efforts for the early recovery and reconstruction of Gaza, alongside the urgent improvement of its humanitarian situation.
Furthermore, Iwaya renewed Japan's commitment to playing a practical and proactive role in bringing the realization of a two-state solution one step closer.