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The Japanese Foreign Minister has asked the British government to give consideration to Japanese firms in the UK so they can continue to do business as usual.
Fumio Kishida met British Ambassador to Japan Tim Hitchens in Tokyo on Monday, following the UK's vote to leave the European Union. Kishida received a letter from British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond.
The Ambassador said Britain will maintain close relations with important partners like Japan and the US while his country implements the decision reached in the referendum.
Kishida told Hitchens that Japan and Britain are important partners who share basic values.
He said the 2 countries should further improve ties and contribute to the peace and stability of the international community.
Kishida said that while Japan respects the decision of the British people, it wants the UK government to listen to the voices of more than 1,000 Japanese firms doing business in the country.
Ambassador Hitchens later told reporters that the British Embassy in Tokyo will host a meeting on Wednesday for Japanese firms investing in his country.
He said the British government should listen to Japanese businesses in order to sustain economic growth and stability.
Published Date:2016-06-27