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Japanese Foreign Minister: We hope that ships from all countries, including Japan, can pass through the Strait of Hormuz freely and safely.

Japanese Foreign Minister: I told Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi that the most important thing at the moment is to maintain the ceasefire and effectively cool down the situation, including the Strait of Hormuz, as soon as possible. Japan strongly hopes that Iran will continue to exercise maximum flexibility and restart negotiations with the United States as soon as possible.

Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi held a telephone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi.

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda: We discussed economic, price and market developments and considered the impact of the conflict in the Middle East.

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda: (When asked whether the Prime Minister agreed with the Bank of Japan’s stance on monetary policy) We actively exchanged views on many aspects.

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda: This meeting was very useful and we were able to discuss multiple issues.

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda: The Prime Minister said she hopes the Bank of Japan will adopt appropriate monetary policies in accordance with its agreement with the government, while taking into account measures taken by the government to cushion the impact of rising inflation.

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda: The Prime Minister made no special requests to me.

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda: Agree that the Bank of Japan and the government will continue to coordinate closely.

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda: (When asked about market expectations for a rate hike in June) No specific details were discussed.

Bank of Japan Governor Ueda Kazuo: Explained our monetary policy ideas to the Prime Minister. Discussed the economy and markets with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

Russian International Electric Power Company: Plans to maintain power supply to Kazakhstan in 2026 at the same level as in 2025.

European Central Bank President Lagarde: We will take necessary measures to ensure that price increases remain stable at 2%.

European Central Bank President Lagarde: Even if the crisis is resolved now, there will still be a lag effect.

Market news: Berlin's Charité Hospital stated that American Ebola patients have obvious symptoms and are severely weak, but their condition has not yet reached a critical level and does not require intensive care measures or organ support.

Eurogroup President Pierakias: We should not contradict the ECB’s monetary policy on fiscal policy.

Romanian Deputy Defense Minister: Shooting down a drone in Estonia sends a clear message to Russia that aerial violations of NATO airspace will not be tolerated.

European Central Bank President Lagarde: Adopt a data-driven meeting-by-meeting approach.

Russian Ministry of Defense: Russian troops control Verkhovti Telsa in the Zaporozhye region of Ukraine.

European Central Bank President Lagarde: The European Central Bank is firmly committed to price stability.