A: Hey there! Heard any news lately?
B: Not much, what's up?

A: Well, our friend Hayashi from Japan just weighed in on a big one. Remember that tension between Israel and Iran?
B: Oh yes, I follow the news. What did he say?

A: He welcomed the ceasefire agreement announced by President Trump! It comes after Iran's response to US strikes on their nuclear sites.
B: Wow, sounds like a tense situation! What else did Hayashi have to say?

A: Well, he thinks calming things down quickly is super important. He also wants dialogue between the parties to resume.
B: Makes sense, they need to talk it out. Did he think the ceasefire would actually hold?

A: Yep! He really hopes so. And get this, peace and stability in the Middle East matters a lot to Japan too. They'll keep working with the international community to ensure safety for their citizens there.
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Japan's top government spokesperson has welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran announced by US President Donald Trump.



Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi Yoshimasa made the remarks to reporters on Tuesday morning. Trump's announcement came after Iran launched a retaliatory attack on a US base in Qatar following US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.



Hayashi said Japan believes that calming the situation quickly is of utmost importance. He added that the government strongly desires the resumption of dialogue between relevant parties.



Hayashi said Japan strongly hopes that the ceasefire deal will actually be implemented.



He noted that peace and stability in the Middle East are extremely important for Japan as well. He said the government will continue making necessary diplomatic efforts in coordination with the international community and will work to ensure the safety of Japanese nationals in the region.