Koichi Haraguchi
Koichi Haraguchi
Koichi Haraguchiwas a former Japanese diplomat and the Grand Master of Ceremonies of the Imperial Household Agency...
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North Korea only repeated the same explanations. It is important to find out what would be the most efficient way and timing for applying pressure.
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While the Japanese government was not particularly optimistic about the results of these meetings, the fact that no forward-looking attitude was shown by the North Korean side is regrettable.
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If the North Korean side shows no sincerity in solving the nuclear weapon, abduction and missile issues, then the likelihood of normalization of diplomatic relations is very slim.
issues progress would-be
I want them (the North Korean delegation) to understand that it would be difficult to see progress of the normalization talks unless we see their sincerity over the abduction, nuclear and missile issues.
moving issues want
We want to move even a step forward toward resolving the abduction issue.
closing hold
We would like to hold the closing plenary meeting.