This article is from the source 'rtcom' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at https://www.rt.com/newsline/475412-japan-abe-rouhani-iran/

The article has changed 2 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 0 Version 1
Japan arranging visit by Rouhani, ‘wants to play role’ in resolving Iran nuclear impasse Japan arranging visit by Rouhani, ‘wants to play role’ in resolving Iran nuclear impasse
(32 minutes later)
Japanese PM Shinzo Abe said on Monday his country is arranging a visit by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani because it wants to play a greater role in resolving a nuclear impasse between Tehran and Washington and in relieving tensions in the Middle East. Japanese PM Shinzo Abe said on Monday that his country is arranging a visit by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani because it wants to play a greater role in resolving a nuclear impasse between Tehran and Washington and in relieving tensions in the Middle East.
Japan, a US ally that has traditionally had friendly relations with Iran, seeks to serve as a mediator between Washington and Tehran, a role that is also expected by the international community, Abe said.Japan, a US ally that has traditionally had friendly relations with Iran, seeks to serve as a mediator between Washington and Tehran, a role that is also expected by the international community, Abe said.
He did not give details of the visit, AP said. Local media have reported that it is being arranged for later this month, before or after Rouhani’s planned visit to Malaysia to attend an Islamic leaders’ conference.He did not give details of the visit, AP said. Local media have reported that it is being arranged for later this month, before or after Rouhani’s planned visit to Malaysia to attend an Islamic leaders’ conference.
Abe, who has developed friendly ties with Trump, traveled to Iran in June in an unsuccessful effort to encourage Iran and the US to hold talks to reduce tensions.Abe, who has developed friendly ties with Trump, traveled to Iran in June in an unsuccessful effort to encourage Iran and the US to hold talks to reduce tensions.