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Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
TOKYO, May 29 (Xinhua) — Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Thursday recalled that this year marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, saying Japan should actively learn from the painful memory of the war and its history.
Speaking at the 30th Future of Asia Forum in Tokyo, Shigeru Ishiba said Japan is determined not to repeat the mistakes of the war period and to follow the path of a peaceful country. This position will not change in the future, he said.
Shigeru Ishiba expressed his willingness to study the history and culture of Asian countries with an open mind, emphasizing that Japan should not only deepen economic ties with them, but also build genuine trust.
The Future of Asia Forum, organized by Nikkei, has been held annually since 1995. This year’s event is themed “Challenging Asia in a Turbulent World” and is being held over two days from May 29 to 30. –0–