Japan PM strongly calls for Beijing launch detained Astellas worker
The authorities will proceed to strongly demand Beijing for an early launch and consular visits for an Astellas Pharma worker detained in China, mentioned Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.
Tokyo,UPDATED: Apr 3, 2023 08:34 IST
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks about his guardian coverage at a press convention at his official residence in Tokyo on March 17, 2023. (Reuters picture)
By Reuters: Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida mentioned on Monday the federal government will proceed to strongly demand Beijing for an early launch and consular visits for an Astellas Pharma worker detained in China.
The authorities would additionally present as a lot assist as attainable, together with contacting his household, Kishida informed an Upper House finances committee assembly.
Kishida’s feedback got here after the nation’s overseas minister Yoshimasa Hayashi met his Chinese counterpart on Sunday and urged China to promptly launch the detained Japanese.
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Apr 3, 2023
