"We are paying attention to the fact that he mentioned things like, 'Japan should have the courage and sincerity to squarely face up to its past,'" a Foreign Ministry official said.
"The message this time has the same meaning," he said, explaining that "it is important for Japanese leaders to squarely face up to past history and make efforts to restore trust between the two countries and their peoples, both in the present and the future."
"Based on the Prime Minister's speeches on the 50th, 60th, and 70th anniversaries of the end of the war, we will continue to uphold the position of previous cabinets regarding historical recognition," he added.
"I pledged to remember and remember the lessons of World War II," he said. He added, "The courage and honesty to squarely face the past, and the tolerance, soundness, and resilience of a democracy that listens to the opinions of others are what truly matter.
He emphasized that Japan must not forget its history, saying, "It is also important that Japan not forget its history." However, he did not mention the deep remorse and heartfelt apology for its colonial rule that he had mentioned in previous statements, and he did not mention South Korea and China.
On the other hand, the conservatives of the LDP argued that the 2015 Abe speech had concluded the history issue and that no further speeches or messages were necessary, and Prime Minister Ishiba
In particular, the new president of the Liberal Democratic Party, Takaichi Takaichi, who is known as a hardline conservative, said on the 25th of last month, "The speech on the 70th anniversary of the end of the war was future-oriented and excellent," and "No further message is needed."
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2025/10/12 07:05 KST
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