Vdyx Frustration mounts as negotiations between the North, South Korea drag on
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, speaking on the stanley cup  75th anniversary of Japan   World War Two surrender, pledged never to repeat the tragedy of war and Emperor Naruhito expressed deep remorse over the wartime past, which still haunts East Asia.Never to repeat the tragedy of war. We will continue to remain committed to this resolute pledge, said Abe, wearing a face mask at an official ceremony for war dead on Saturday that was scaled back because of the COVID-19 outbreak. Abe, who did not echo Naruhito   reference to remorse, sent a ritual offering to Tokyo   Yasukuni Shrine for war dead. Bu stanley usa t he avoided a personal visit that would anger China and South Korea.South Korean President Moon Jae-in, whose ties with Japan have been chilled by the legacy of the past, said in a speech Seoul was always ready to discuss history disputes with Tokyo. At least four Japanese cabinet ministers paid their respects in person at Yasukuni, which honours 14 Jap stanley usa anese wartime leaders convicted as war criminals by an Allied tribunal, as well as Japan   war dead. The shrine is seen by Beijing and Seoul as a symbol of Japan   past military aggression.Story continues below this adShuichi Takatori, a member of Abe   ruling Liberal Democratic Party, told reporters he made the offering on behalf of Abe as party leader, delivering a message that Abe paid his respects from the heart to the war dead and prayed for the rest and permanent pe Lnas UN Chief Ban Ki-moon calls for greater focus on weapons of mass destruction
On the repatriation of refugees, the official said that both Myanmar and Bangladesh are close to reaching an agreement on a process for voluntary repatriations of displaced persons. ReutersThe US has cast doubts over the Chinese assertion that both Bangladesh and Myanmar have endorsed its three-step stanley cup  plan to resolve the complicated Rohingya refugee crisis.The three steps, including a ceasefire, repatriation of refugees and talks on a long-term solution, was announced by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi after his visit to Bangladesh and Myanmar over the weekend.We are aware of reports regarding Foreign Minister Wang   announcement of a plan regarding Rakhine State. We look forward to hearing more details from China about how it kubki stanley  proposes to address the complicated issues that must be worked out to resolve the crisis, a State Department official told PTI, after Secretary of State Rex Til stanley cup lerson called the military action against Rohingya Muslims as ethic cleansing.Story continues below this adThe US has been clear on the steps all stakeholders should take to address the situation in Rakhine State, the official said but did not elaborate if the US has been in touch with China over the Rohingya refugee crisis.We support the ongoing engagement between Bangladesh and Myanmar and urge both countries to continue negotiations to facilitate safe, dignified, and voluntary repatriations, the State Department official said yesterd

Vdyx Frustration mounts as negotiations between the North, South Korea drag on
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, speaking on the stanley cup  75th anniversary of Japan   World War Two surrender, pledged never to repeat the tragedy of war and Emperor Naruhito expressed deep remorse over the wartime past, which still haunts East Asia.Never to repeat the tragedy of war. We will continue to remain committed to this resolute pledge, said Abe, wearing a face mask at an official ceremony for war dead on Saturday that was scaled back because of the COVID-19 outbreak. Abe, who did not echo Naruhito   reference to remorse, sent a ritual offering to Tokyo   Yasukuni Shrine for war dead. Bu stanley usa t he avoided a personal visit that would anger China and South Korea.South Korean President Moon Jae-in, whose ties with Japan have been chilled by the legacy of the past, said in a speech Seoul was always ready to discuss history disputes with Tokyo. At least four Japanese cabinet ministers paid their respects in person at Yasukuni, which honours 14 Jap stanley usa anese wartime leaders convicted as war criminals by an Allied tribunal, as well as Japan   war dead. The shrine is seen by Beijing and Seoul as a symbol of Japan   past military aggression.Story continues below this adShuichi Takatori, a member of Abe   ruling Liberal Democratic Party, told reporters he made the offering on behalf of Abe as party leader, delivering a message that Abe paid his respects from the heart to the war dead and prayed for the rest and permanent pe Lnas UN Chief Ban Ki-moon calls for greater focus on weapons of mass destruction
On the repatriation of refugees, the official said that both Myanmar and Bangladesh are close to reaching an agreement on a process for voluntary repatriations of displaced persons. ReutersThe US has cast doubts over the Chinese assertion that both Bangladesh and Myanmar have endorsed its three-step stanley cup  plan to resolve the complicated Rohingya refugee crisis.The three steps, including a ceasefire, repatriation of refugees and talks on a long-term solution, was announced by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi after his visit to Bangladesh and Myanmar over the weekend.We are aware of reports regarding Foreign Minister Wang   announcement of a plan regarding Rakhine State. We look forward to hearing more details from China about how it kubki stanley  proposes to address the complicated issues that must be worked out to resolve the crisis, a State Department official told PTI, after Secretary of State Rex Til stanley cup lerson called the military action against Rohingya Muslims as ethic cleansing.Story continues below this adThe US has been clear on the steps all stakeholders should take to address the situation in Rakhine State, the official said but did not elaborate if the US has been in touch with China over the Rohingya refugee crisis.We support the ongoing engagement between Bangladesh and Myanmar and urge both countries to continue negotiations to facilitate safe, dignified, and voluntary repatriations, the State Department official said yesterd