French President Emmanuel Macron speaks during a press conference at the European Political Community (EPC) Summit in Chisinau, Moldova, on June 1. Japan's top government spokesman on Tuesday declined to comment on French President Emmanuel Macron's reported objection to a plan to open a NATO liaison office in Tokyo, only saying that "various considerations" are taking place inside the trans-Atlantic alliance. At this point, I will refrain from commenting with prejudgment," Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno told a press conference when asked about the report. The opening of an office in Tokyo is apparently aimed at deepening ties with Japan. Setting up a NATO office needs unanimous approval from the organization's decision-making North Atlantic Council, with France having the power to block the plan.

Source: Libya Today June 07, 2023 04:21 UTC