Iran press/Asia: Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said Shinzo Abe's trip will be the first Japanese leader to Iran in past 41 years. He declined to specify the dates of the trip or other details, but said it would be "soon."
Officials are finalizing the details so the visit will be meaningful, Suga said.
Meanwhile Kyodo news agency and other Japanese media said Abe will visit Tehran on June 12-14 and will meet Iran's Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei and President Hassan Rouhani.
Tensions between the US and Iran have worsened since Washington withdrew last year from Joint Comprehensive plan of Action (JCPOA) between Iran and several world powers, and re-imposed sanctions on Tehran.
On May 16, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif meet Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and discuss bilateral ties as well as regional and international issues in Tokyo.
After US actions in Nuclear Deal and other parties' disability to observing their commitments in JCPOA, Iran withdraw from some of its commitment in the current situation.
Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary said Tokyo to encourage Iran to abide by the nuclear agreement for regional stability will actively work toward reaching a peaceful resolution by reduction of tensions.
Foreign Minister Taro Kono is expected to travel to Tehran to meet with his counterpart, Mohammad Javad Zarif, on June 12 to pave the way for Abe’s visit.
In an interview with Japan's NHK TV channel on 5 June, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, said Japan will probably be able to explain to the Americans and make them understand the current situation, adding that Tehran hopes Shinzo Abe's upcoming visit will ease tensions in the region. 101/205
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