Japan's Diplomatic Deliberation: Recognizing Palestine

Japan currently does not plan to recognize a Palestinian state at U.N. meetings. However, Japan supports a two-state solution and recognizes the growing international pressure for Palestine's recognition. Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya underscores Japan's commitment to diplomatic efforts and potential responses to Israel's unilateral actions in Gaza.

At a recent press conference, Japan's Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya announced that the nation does not plan to formally recognize a Palestinian state during upcoming United Nations meetings.

Iwaya stated that Japan fully supports a two-state solution, emphasizing that the question of recognizing a Palestinian state is a matter of timing, not principle.

With mounting international calls for Palestine's recognition, Japan remains committed to diplomatic efforts while evaluating potential responses to Israeli unilateral actions that could hinder a two-state solution.

(With inputs from agencies.)