横尾宏美

本日のMステでの小泉今日子さん 「名前の数だけ命があって、その命は輝き、 守られるべきだと思います。 世界中の戦争が早く終わりますように」

Shortly after noon today, I submitted a written request titled “Request on Diplomatic Negotiations to End the War in Iran” to Prime Minister Takaichi. Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara met with me and received it on her behalf. The request consists of the following two points:   1. To urge the United States and Iran to begin diplomatic negotiations for ending the war, while coordinating with other countries. 2. To urge the United States (1) to completely cease attacks against Iran and (2) guarantee not to attack Iran again in the future, as a precondition for such diplomatic negotiations.   Ending this war is what the entire world wants now. As Japan has a long-standing friendship with Iran, I requested the government to engage in visible diplomatic efforts, including playing a mediator role between the United States and Iran. Furthermore, I conveyed to him that during the March 30 meeting with our Chairperson Shii, Iranian Ambassador to Japan H.E. Mr. Seadat said such diplomatic negotiations would be possible if the precondition outlined in my second request were met.   On diplomatic negotiations to end the war, he responded “our direction is the same,” and regarding my second request, he said that he would “take it into consideration.”   While our party's position is that the attack on Iran violates the UN Charter and international law, the request itself does not mention it. Our focus here is to make a positive and constructive request in order to contribute to ending the war, as we believe that we can’t accept further casualties or spreading this crisis any more.   We are determined to continue working on both fronts: calling for diplomatic action by the Japanese government, and expanding public opinion and international solidarity under the slogan “Stop the illegal war.”