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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Moscow, November 19 (Xinhua) — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi should reflect deeply on her country's history and learn from the events of World War II. Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova stated this on Tuesday, responding to a Xinhua reporter's question about the Prime Minister's comments regarding Taiwan.
M. Zakharova noted that this year marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in the World Anti-Fascist War. A number of commemorative events around the world remind people of the need to remember history and learn from it.
"This anniversary is meant to ensure that no one forgets these lessons. Therefore, when politicians come to power, they must remember the lessons of the world and, especially, the lessons of their own countries and peoples, which are the worst manifestation of their state policies," the Russian diplomat noted.
She recalled that Tokyo, at various times, has taken steps to circumvent international law and pursued an aggressive line both in the Asia-Pacific region and on the global stage. Japan's history has many chapters, "some wonderful, some achievements, but also, like its participation in World War II on the side of absolute evil," Zakharova noted, emphasizing that the aggressive war unleashed by Japanese militarism brought enormous disasters to Asia and the entire world, and forced Japan itself to pay a heavy price.
She said Sanae Takaichi and other Japanese politicians should reflect deeply on history and beware of the serious consequences that their irresponsible statements and actions could lead to.
As M. Zakharova added, peace remains fragile and requires a responsible approach. "Russia, as part of the Asia-Pacific region, always calls for a region dominated not by irresponsible or aggressive policies, but by peaceful and responsible political activity aimed at preserving peace and security," concluded the official representative of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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