30 Quotes by Kenichiro Sasae

We have presented our plan and agreed to bring back the proposal to our respective government for consideration.

We are talking about the possibility of a recess. We are going to have another meeting tomorrow.

shows its determination in detail regarding dismantlement of their nuclear programs.

No breakthrough has been achieved at this point. The prospects are not bright. We are not satisfied with the situation.

If we can establish a specific goal of between six to nine months for having North Korea abandon its nuclear weapons program and rejoin the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty, we will be able to establish a more forward-looking implementation pace for achieving the proposals of the entire joint statement.

I believe there is a possibility of reaching an agreement. Talks are in the direction of advancing now more than they were Sunday.

I believe there is a chance of reaching an agreement. We don't know whether there has been progress until we have a meeting.

China's attitude of trying to progress with cooperation is one thing, and whether this attitude is reflected in the actual negotiation is another.

China is playing a significant role in making a breakthrough in this kind of situation and I expect China to continue to play this role.