However, the fact remains that Japan is still committed to G-4.

I am not sure if we should take (them) to mean his expression of disapproval.

Nothing has been decided at the current moment.

The survey ships are Japanese government ships, not private ships, and Japan has jurisdiction over them.

As the judicial procedure has started in Chile, Japan would like to observe that appropriate procedures are taken.

We have not received any reply from Chile yet and we don't know when we will receive it.

We have still not received any response from North Korea.

It is extremely regrettable that Iran restarted uranium enrichment activities despite calls (not to do so) from the international community, including Japan.

Terrorism cannot be justified for any reason. The government of Japan reiterates its firm condemnation of atrocious terrorism that victimizes many innocent people.

Japan fully understands the distress felt by the Muslims at the publication of the caricatures.