Japan seeks stability but expects ‘China to behave …’: New foreign minister – Times of India
Japan minister Takeshi Iwaya (File photo: Reuters) Japan’s newly appointed foreign minister, Takeshi Iwaya, made it clear that Tokyo expects China to “behave responsibly” while aiming for a “constructive and stable relationship” based on shared interests. In his first press conference on Wednesday, Iwaya emphasized Japan’s intention to cooperate with Beijing, but firmly said, “What we need to assert will be asserted.”“We hope to mutually work towards building a constructive and stable relationship,” Iwaya said, following his nomination by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, reported scmp.com.He expressed eagerness to engage in “frank exchanges and dialogue” with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, although no official date has been set for a meeting.Tensions between the two neighbors have escalat...