Additional features
-
Night mode
Japanese Prime Minister cancels his visit to Uzbekistan
Fumio Kishida canceled his planned visit to Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Mongolia, scheduled for August 9-12, due to a severe earthquake and tsunami threat in his country.
Photo: AP
According to a report from Kyodo, this decision is connected with a warning issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency about the potential for a powerful earthquake and tsunami in the country.
Kishida announced the cancellation during a press conference held on Friday. He was supposed to participate in the Japan-Central Asia Summit in Astana.
On Thursday, August 8, a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Japan's southwestern Miyazaki Prefecture.
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), the tremors were recorded at a depth of 30 km.
The Japanese government also issued a tsunami warning for the Kochi and Miyazaki prefectures.
Related News
16:50 / 15.11.2024
Mild earthquake hits Navoi region
15:17 / 30.10.2024
New international university to open in Uzbekistan with Japanese Partnership
19:26 / 05.09.2024
Japan sees Uzbekistan as key strategic partner for peace and development in Central Asia
19:10 / 09.08.2024