Japanese lawmaker Suzuki conveys Takaichi’s stance to Russia

Japanese lawmaker Muneo Suzuki has said that he conveyed Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s stance on Japan-Russia relations to Moscow during his trip to Russia.

At a news conference in Moscow on Friday, Suzuki, a member of the Upper House, also appeared eager to promote exchanges between lawmakers of the two countries and visit Russia again next year.

Suzuki of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party said he was briefed by Takaichi on her views at the prime minister’s office Wednesday, just before his departure for Russia.