Arab League and Japan officials hold talks on enhancing middle east stability

• Kamikawa urged all parties involved in the Gaza war to abide by international human rights laws.
• Japan supports the UN’s Conference on Cooperation among East Asian Countries for Palestinian Development.
• They discussed maintaining secure maritime corridors, Syria and Libya, and women’s empowerment.

Japan’s Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa and the Arab League’s Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit held talks late Wednesday to boost economic ties and enhance the security and stability of Middle Eastern nations.

During a working dinner on the sidelines of the 5th Japan-Arab Economic Forum in Tokyo, Kamikawa urged all parties involved in the war on Gaza to abide by international human rights laws.

She stated that Tokyo wants the release of all hostages and a ceasefire as soon as possible. Kamikawa added that Japan is encouraging Southeast Asian nations to support the work of the UN’s Conference on Cooperation among East Asian Countries for Palestinian Development.

Aboul Gheit expressed his desire to deepen economic relations between the parties at the forum, which he is attending for the first time as Arab League secretary-general. Kamikawa echoed this sentiment, noting that cooperation is “steadily developing.” Both sides agreed to continue their cooperation on cultural and educational fronts.

They emphasized the importance of maintaining secure and open maritime corridors for security. They also discussed events in Syria and Libya, pledging to continue working together for Middle East peace and stability. Additionally, they discussed the progress of women’s empowerment in society.

Aboul Gheit also met with Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi on Wednesday to discuss cooperation on education.

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