TOKYO, April 28 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information:
On April 28, commencing at 6:00 p.m. for approximately 20 minutes, Ms. TAKAICHI Sanae, Prime Minister of Japan, held a summit telephone meeting with H.E. Mr. Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt.
At the outset, Prime Minister Takaichi stated that, regarding the situation surrounding Iran, it is of utmost importance that the ceasefire between the United States and Iran be maintained and that de-escalation, including ensuring the safety of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, be achieved at the earliest possible time. She expressed her respect for Egypt's efforts, together with mediators including Pakistan, to pursue a diplomatic solu...