Afghan Voice Agency (AVA): Takeshi stated on Saturday at the Munich Security Conference: Russia's invasion of Ukraine has had a major impact on the international order and we are witnessing its collapse. This will also have a major impact on the situation in Asia.
He added: A lasting and just peace must be established in Ukraine. Considering the security of Asia and the world, Russia should not win the war. The outcome of the Ukrainian war will have a major impact on the global security environment.
The Japanese Foreign Minister noted that the outcome of this war "has also raised many concerns about Taiwan. China-Taiwan relations should be resolved through dialogue and in a peaceful manner."
These statements come as Yoshimasa Hayashi, the chief spokesman for the Japanese government, said in response to the phone call between the US and Russian presidents: "The relationship between the US and Russia is very important and we will welcome it."
He added: "A just and lasting peace in Ukraine must be achieved as soon as possible. The Japanese government is monitoring the situation with great interest."
Russian and US Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump spoke by phone on Wednesday evening, February 14, 2020, and agreed to meet in person.
Following this call, senior American officials are scheduled to soon hold talks with Russian and Ukrainian representatives in Saudi Arabia to establish peace and resolve the conflict between Moscow and Kiev.