Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi: I held a telephone conversation with the Emir of Qatar. I reiterated my country's position that the most important thing is to effectively maintain the ceasefire and de-escalate the situation as soon as possibl

2026-04-21

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi: I held a telephone conversation with the Emir of Qatar. I reiterated my country's position that the most important thing is to effectively maintain the ceasefire and de-escalate the situation as soon as possible, including ensuring the safety of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, while emphasizing the importance of continued consultations between the United States and Iran to reach a final agreement.