Kazutoshi Aikawa made the remarks in a meeting with the governor-general of Kerman on Sunday, noting that actions will be taken through the cooperation of international organizations to deal with the issue of drought in three Iranian provinces grappling with drought.
He also expressed hopes for the prospects of reviving the Iran nuclear agreement, also called the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
The Japanese envoy said his country is prepared to expand bilateral economic, social, and tourism relations with the Islamic Republic.
“Japanese companies are still operating in Iran. The companies stay with Iran, and although it is difficult to commence a new project, they will pursue the previous ones,” he further noted.
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