TOKYO: The ambassador of the State of Palestine in Tokyo, Waleed Siam, has urged the Japanese government to recognize Palestine as a state, saying support from Japan “is crucial to our cause.”
In an interview with Arab News Japan on Saturday, Siam said Japan’s potential recognition of Palestine was a brave decision that would resonate with the Palestinian people.
“It reflects a commitment to justice and offers a hopeful message for peace and respect for international law,” he said. “The Palestinian community will appreciate this stance from Japan and looks forward to strengthening ties and cooperation between their nations for generations to come.”
France and Saudi Arabia will co-chair a conference in New York on Sept. 22 promote a two-state solution.
The planned recognition of the Palestinian state by countries such as France and Britain aims to put pressure on Israel to lift its siege of the Gaza Strip.
