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President Moon, Inauguration Letter from Suga
Willingness to solve Japan-Korea problems through dialogue and cooperation
President Moon Jae-in is on the phone with Turkmenistan President Gurbbanguli Verdi Muhamedov in the small meeting room of the Blue House Women’s Hall on the afternoon of August 28.
When asked if a phone call was made between the leaders of the Republic of Korea and Japan on the occasion of the inauguration of the new Prime Minister of Japan, Yoshihide Suga, a key member of the Blue House said: “This is the Suga’s first day of cabinet and (the call) seems a little early. ” Said th.
While the conflict between Korea and Japan, triggered by Japan’s export regulations, has been running in parallel for more than a year, the nurturing currency among the leaders is expected to serve as the impetus for an atmosphere reversal.
On the 16th, President Moon Jae-in sent a letter congratulating Suga’s inauguration as prime minister and expressed his willingness to resolve relations between Korea and Japan through dialogue. President Moon emphasized in his letter that “I am always ready to sit face to face and have a conversation.”
“President Moon sent a congratulatory letter this afternoon to the new Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, congratulating him on his inauguration and conveying his intention to work together to further develop relations between Korea and Japan during his tenure as Prime Minister Suga.” said a spokesman for the Blue House. Not only do they share basic values and strategic interests, but they are always ready to sit face to face with the Japanese government, their closest friend in terms of geography and culture, and they are ready to communicate with each other and wait for a positive response from the Japanese side. “, said.
Spokesperson Kang said, “Our government will actively cooperate with the new Prime Minister Suga and the new cabinet to wisely overcome the problems of the past and strengthen practical cooperation in a reciprocal and future-oriented manner in all areas such as economic, cultural exchange. and human. ” said.
In this regard, it is not confirmed whether Prime Minister Suga’s response was delivered to the Blue House.
However, in President Moon’s “ Korea-Japan cooperation ” message, Prime Minister Suga first showed a cautious attitude and heralds a parallel line of relations between Korea and Japan.
Prime Minister Suga mentioned only North Korea, the United States, China and Russia among the neighboring countries of the Korean peninsula in the first press conference after assuming office at the Japanese Prime Minister’s residence this afternoon. , and did not comment on South Korea.
He said: “We will focus on solving the problem of the kidnapping of (Japanese by North Korea), with the aim of reaching a post-war diplomatic agreement.” He said, “We will develop a policy based on the alliance between the United States and Japan” and “I want to build a stable relationship with several neighboring countries, including China and Russia.” There was no explanation for Korea’s foreign policy.
Reporter Kim Dong-pyo [email protected]
