Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has told visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif that Japan will continue diplomatic efforts to ease tensions in the Middle East.
Abe met Zarif in Yokohama on Wednesday. Abe recalled that when he visited Iran in June, the country's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei made clear that Iran has no intention to produce or possess nuclear weapons.
He said Japan will be mindful of the intentions of Iran's leaders and continue to work for regional stability.
Zarif welcomed the role of Japan's government, and stressed that Iran does not want to increase tensions.
Details of the meeting were not immediately available.
Abe is believed to have expressed concern over Iran's plan to step up uranium enrichment early next month, and urged the country to abide by restrictions set by the 2015 nuclear deal.
NHK
