I don’t have anything to preview for you.
QUESTION: Thanks. A couple on Japan, quick ones. I was wondering if you saw Prime Minister Abe’s opening – year-opening press conference where he said that Japan would be issuing a statement on the 70th anniversary of World War II expressing remorse for Japan’s actions. I was wondering if you had a response.
MS. PSAKI: We did see President – Prime Minister Abe’s remarks. As you know and we’ve stated many times from here, the apologies – our view is that the apologies extended by previous Prime Minister Murayama and former Chief Cabinet Secretary Kono marked important chapters in Japan’s efforts to improve relations with its neighbors. As we’ve indicated many times, we encourage Japan to continue to work with its neighbors to resolve concerns over history in an amicable way through dialogue.
QUESTION: Will you be encouraging the Japanese to include specific language in the statement that reconciles historical differences with its neighbors?
MS. PSAKI: Well, I think, as I mentioned, there’s been a statement that’s been issued already. Beyond that, I don’t have anything to preview for you.
QUESTION: Well, the statement is going to be made later this year. I was wondering what --
MS. PSAKI: I understand. I mean, there’s been a statement previously issued.
QUESTION: Sure.
MS. PSAKI: Beyond that, I don’t have anything to convey. I can check and see if there’s more to add.
QUESTION: Thanks.
QUESTION: On Gambia?
MS. PSAKI: Mm-hmm.
QUESTION: Do you have any reaction to the charges against two men who tried to attempt a coup against the Gambian Government? And also, the fact that in the criminal complaint, Gambia is considered a friendly nation when they have one of the worst human rights records in Africa?
MS. PSAKI: Well, the Department of Justice issued an extensive press release with a great number of details, so I would certainly point you to that, as well as any questions you have about the language in there. Of course, as – with any country, including Gambia, we have – when we have concerns about human rights issues, we express them, but in terms of the phrasing in their press release, I’d point you to them.
QUESTION: So have you had recent conversations with the Gambian Government about their human rights record?
MS. PSAKI: Well, I can check and see if there’s more specifics to offer for you. I can assure you that as it relates to any concerns we have about human rights issues, we raise them, and that’s true here as well.
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