Japan urged all signatories to Iran nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), to fully implement the international treaty.

Iran pressAsia: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Thursday that Tokyo respects and supports the JCPOA, urging all signatories to the treaty to fully implement the deal.

He made the remarks in a meeting with Vice President for Legal Affairs Laya Joneidi, who is in Japan to attend the enthronement ceremony of Japan's new Emperor Naruhito held on Tuesday, Iran Press reported.

Shinzo Abe also stressed the importance of political ties between Tehran and Tokyo who are celebrating their 90th anniversary of establishing diplomatic ties.

Laya Joneidi reiterated that Iran has been respecting its commitments within the nuclear deal that has been confirmed by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). 215/207

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