Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi: I will begin my visit to Saudi Arabia and Oman today. I will exchange views with these two important countries on the situation in Iran and on efforts to de-escalate the situation. We will have further in-depth discussions on ensuring freedom and safe navigation, and frankly explain Japan's position. We will also reaffirm our cooperation in ensuring a stable energy supply with Saudi Arabia, one of Japan's largest sources of crude oil, and Oman, a significant source of both crude oil and liquefied natural gas for Japan.