ID :
175355
Thu, 04/14/2011 - 08:53
Auther :

Japan thanks Iran for relief supplies

Tokyo, April 14, IRNA – Foreign Ministry spokesman of Japan Satoru Sato appreciated Iran Wednesday for its humanitarian aid to the quake and tsunami-stricken people in Japan.

Iran and Japan enjoy amicable and brotherly relations, Sato said while talking to IRNA correspondent in Tokyo.

Sato said Iran's relief aid to Japan will lead to deepening of bilateral ties.

On the Fukushima crisis, the Japanese spokesman said that this this will not prevent Japan from following its policies on nuclear energy development.

About likely increase in crude oil imports from Iran, Sato said the Japanese private sector and the Iranian side would confer on the issue.

Recently, a strong earthquake and tsunami hit Japan, leaving 30,000 people dead and missing./end

X