Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held a phone conversation of about 20 minutes with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on the afternoon of 19 August to discuss various issues, particularly the developments in Iran.
Regarding the Strait of Hormuz, which is critical for oil transportation, Prime Minister Takaichi said, "It is important to ensure free and safe navigation without any additional cost.” President Erdoğan replied, "Our views are entirely in line with one another."
Takaichi also said, "We greatly appreciate the efforts of Türkiye, which has taken on the role of mediator to date. Japan will act in close cooperation with the international community, particularly Türkiye, and will continue to make every possible diplomatic effort with determination and patience," he said.
The two leaders also agreed to continue advancing cooperation across a wide range of areas, such as education, security and the economy.
Speaking to the press following the phone conversation, Prime Minister Takaichi said, "Taking today's exchange of views into account, we will continue our close cooperation with Türkiye not only on our bilateral relations but also on regional and international developments."