Fiji, Feb. 13 -- Japan's Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa has reassured her Pacific counterparts the discharge of Advanced Liquid Processing System (ALPS) treated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean last year followed international safety standards.

The commitment includes continued collaboration with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

She appreciated the science-based discussions between Pacific Island Countries, Japan, and the IAEA.

The Ministers recognised the IAEA as the nuclear safety authority, referring to the Comprehensive Report issued on 4 July 2023 and "concurred on the importance of being based on scientific evidence in this matter".

"PIF Ministers welcomed the intensive dialogue with Ja...