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Netanyahu Briefs Japanese PM Ahead Of Iran Visit

Radiofarda – Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Friday to clarify Israel’s stance on Iran.

Abe is due in Tehran on June 12, for a three-day visit focused on trade and bilateral relations.

After the 30 minute phone conversation Netanyahu wrote on Twitter that “I made it clear to him that we must continue to pressure Iran in order to block its aggression in the region.”

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Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo updated Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today, ahead of his trip to Iran. Prime Minister Netanyahu made it clear that pressure on Iran must continue in order to block its aggression in the region.4453:14 PM – Jun 7, 2019Twitter Ads info and privacy123 people are talking about this

A statement issued by the Japanese foreign ministry said that the two leaders “shared the view to advance mutual cooperation aimed at stability in the Middle East.”

Japan, a strong U.S. ally with economic ties to Iran has been see as a potential negotiator.

This was highlighted during U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit in May in Japan where he said that Abe has a “very good relationship with Iran.”

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