Times of Islamabad

Japan shows interest to maintain traditionally friendly ties with Iran

Japan shows interest to maintain traditionally friendly ties with Iran

Japan has showed interest to maintain, and develop its traditionally friendly ties with Iran.

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in Tokyo today (Wednesday) he was concerned about growing tension in the Middle East.

Earlier, talking to Japanese counterpart, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Tehran is committed to an international nuclear deal but that the escalating U.S. sanctions are unacceptable.