13:24, 27-Jan-2018
Japanese FM to Visit China: Taro Kono hopes to promote bilateral ties
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Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono was interviewed by Phoenix TV in Tokyo on Wednesday, a day before his official visit to China. The minister said he hopes his visit will promote ties between the two countries.
When asked about the Diaoyu Islands issue, Kono said he believes the air and sea emergency management is critical. He planned to discuss this mechanism during his China visit. Kono emphasized that Abe's government is willing to work with China under the Belt and Road Initiative. He said they want to cooperate on projects that abide by international standards.