Japan's Toshimitsu Motegi said Japan is willing to maintain communication and strengthen dialogue.

日本外长茂木敏充表示，日方愿与中方保持沟通，加强对话。

He made the remarks on Tuesday during a phone conversation with Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi.

他在周二与日本外相茂木敏光通电话时作出上述表示。

Motegi says Japan is willing to keep dialogue with China, promote actively exchanges of personnel, and facilitate cooperation in trade and investment.

茂木敏充表示，日方愿与中方保持对话沟通，积极促进人员往来，促进贸易和投资合作。