Although North Korea's position differs (from Tokyo's), Japan's basic stance remains unchanged ? to seek sincere responses from the North Korean side to resolve the abduction and nuclear issues,

sincere response from the Chinese side.

My stance has consistently been that the firmer and closer that U.S.-Japan relations are, the more possible it is to build good relations with China, South Korea , Asian countries and the international community.

We have asked for a sincere response on the abduction and nuclear issues, but such a situation has not come about,

Our stance remains unchanged. (Chernomyrdin) doesn't even understand the program he has proposed.

Although another type of mammal has been affected, the basic assessment of the infection situation remains unchanged.