Japan’s top diplomat discusses Palestine with US’ Rubio ahead of New York conference – Middle East Monitor

Japan’s Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya discussed the Palestine issue with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio ahead of a New York conference on Palestine, according to a statement Friday from the Japanese Foreign Ministry, Anadolu reports.

State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott Iwaya and Rubio discussed “views on global and regional challenges and explored opportunities for closer cooperation,” during a call on Thursday, according to a statement.

Rubio…