Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi Holds Phone Talks with ICC’s Tomoko Akane
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi on Friday held 20-minute phone talks with International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane.
Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi engaged in a 20-minute phone conversation with International Criminal Court (ICC) President Tomoko Akane on Friday, according to a statement from Japan's Foreign Ministry. This marked the first discussion of its kind between Motegi and Akane since the United States imposed sanctions on Akane last week.
The press release from the Foreign Ministry noted that the two officials "exchanged views on the current situation surrounding the ICC," but did not specify whether Motegi voiced support for the ICC or Akane. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi had previously expressed her backing for the ICC and pledged to provide necessary support to Akane.
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