TOKYO, Aug. 13 -- Prime Minister and His Cabinet issued the following information:
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(Reporter)
I am Kanno from Fuji Television. Thank you for taking my question. Madame Prime Minister, Russian state media reported today that President Putin made his first visit to Etorofu Island in the Northern Territories, which is an inherent territory of Japan. What is your view on this development, and how does the Government intend to respond going forward?
(Prime Minister TAKAICHI)
Today, August 13, I was informed that President Putin of Russia visited Etorofu Island. Since President Putin stated in January 2024 that he would definitely visit the Northern Territories, the Government of Japan has repeatedly conveyed to the...