New
Statement by Prime Minister of Japan regarding the hostage incident of Japanese
nationals in Syria
1. A
video purporting to show that Mr. Kenji Goto was murdered was uploaded on line,
following Mr. Haruna Yukawa. When I think about the unbearable pain and sorrow
that his family must be feeling, I am rendered simply speechless. As a
government, we have pursued every possible means to save their lives. We feel
greatest sorrow and profound grief.
2. I
am infuriated by these inhumane and despicable acts of terrorism, and
resolutely condemn these impermissible and outrageous acts.
I
will never forgive these terrorists. I will work with the international
community to hold them responsible for their deplorable acts.
3.
Japan will never give in to terrorism.
We
will further expand our humanitarian assistance in the Middle East in areas
such as food and medical care.
Japan
will steadfastly fulfill its responsibility in the international community
combatting terrorism.
4. I
wish to express my heart-felt gratitude to the world leaders, our friends, who
have kindly extended their strong solidarity against these acts of terrorism
and cooperation toward the release of the hostages.
5.
We will continue to take all possible measures to ensure the safety of Japanese
nationals at home and abroad
Courtessy : INFORMATION
AND CULTURAL OFFICE
EMBASSY
OF JAPAN IN INDON ESIA
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